FRIED CHICKPEAS WITH BACON, HAM & CHORIZO, GARBANZOS FRITOS CON TOCINO, JAMON Y CHORIZO

Fried Chickpeas with Bacon, Ham & Chorizo, Garbanzos Fritos con Tocino, Jamon y Chorizo image

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 lb bacon cut in small pieces before frying
2 slice hormel canned ham cut in small cubes, or any good breakfast ham
2 large spanish chorizos sliced in button rounds, or use pepperoni cut small pieces
1 medium sweet onion diced
1 large sweet green bell pepper diced
1 large sweet red bell pepper diced
1 small can tomato sauce
1/4 c red cooking wine ot red table wine
1/4 c ketchup
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin powder
1 can(s) drained chickpeas
2 tsp cilantro diced
4 clove fresh garlic smashed or put through garlic press

Steps:

1. In a hot skillet fry bacon pieces but not until crisp. Fry until cooked but still soft do not let it get crispy. Remove from pan into a seperate dish.
2. Next in the hot bacon drippings add the onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro, ham, and Spanish chorizo or pepperoni. Saute all until the onions and peppers are limp.
3. Next deglaze with the wine stirring well add the chickpeas,the bacon and continue to saute for about another minute.
4. Now add the tomato sauce, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and the seasonings; oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well continue sauteing over medium low heat until your sauce is somewhat thick. Chickpeas should have a thick sauce and not be soupy or watery. This recipe does not take any water. Continue to stir and cook over a low flame for about 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning salt, then serve over white rice or alone with crusty Cuban or French bread. Pass the table wine Enjoy