al fresco All Natural Announces National Launch of New Chipotle Chorizo With Mango Chicken Sausage

CHELSEA, Mass., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- al fresco All Natural – America's #1 chicken sausage and recently named one of Family Circle's Best Products of 2010 – today announced the newest flavor to its line of naturally delicious chicken sausage – Chipotle Chorizo with Mango.  Made from skinless chicken meat blended with chipotle peppers & mango in a smoky adobo sauce, al fresco Chipotle Chorizo was created using an authentic Mexican recipe from the region of Tierra Caliente, renowned for chorizo. The smoky hot adobo is perfectly complemented by the hint of refreshing mango.

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"We know that not only is the Hispanic community the largest and fastest growing ethnic segment of the U.S. population," said Sarah Crowley, al fresco Sr. Brand Manager, "but also that al fresco consumers are seeking out international flavors and cuisine to spice up the meals they prepare at home. Introducing Chipotle Chorizo now makes perfect sense.  Also, it's fully cooked so it's ready in minutes and bottom-line, it's delicious.  You can use al fresco Chipotle Chorizo chicken sausage to make a healthier version of traditional Hispanic dishes, like Rice & Beans as well as in fresh new recipe ideas like grilled Chipotle Chorizo & Shrimp Kabobs or Chipotle Chorizo with Mango Pineapple Salsa, Black Beans and Edamame.  These recipes are below and lots more can be found on the al fresco website at alfrescoallnatural.com."

al fresco All Natural Chicken Sausage comes in 11 other delicious flavors such as Sweet Apple, Roasted Pepper & Asiago and Sweet Italian. They have no artificial ingredients, 70% less fat than traditional pork sausage and are gluten free.  Made with lean, skinless chicken meat and only the freshest herbs and spices, these flavorful and juicy sausages are fully cooked for your convenience — just heat, serve and enjoy!  al fresco can be found in the refrigerated dinner sausage or meat section of supermarkets nationwide.

al fresco Executive Chef Susanna Tolini's creative recipes using Chipotle Chorizo with Mango:

Instructions

1. Combine olive oil & peppers. Coat well and grill for 5-7 minutes.
2. Slide one piece al fresco Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausage onto skewer followed by pineapple, green pepper, shrimp, orange pepper, zucchini, and red pepper. Repeat until skewer is full. Marinate in lime marinade, refrigerated for 1 hour.
3. Grill over a medium high flame, baste skewers with any free lime marinade. Grill 5-7 minutes per side or until shrimp turn opaque in color.
4. Serve over couscous or rice.

Instructions

1. Slice the al fresco Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausages on the diagonal, 1/4" thick.
2. Heat a 12" skillet with olive oil over high heat. Quickly saute the Chicken Sausage slices for 2 minutes, add the dry sherry and cook 2 more minutes.
3. Toss in the mango and pineapple and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the fresh salsa, edamame and black beans, continue to cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
4. Mix the chopped cilantro with the Jasmine rice. Spoon the cooked sausage and mango, pineapple salsa over the rice.
5. Serve immediately.

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a 12"" skillet over medium high heat. Saute onion, garlic, jalapeno and red pepper for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add al fresco Chipotle Chorizo & Mango slices to the skillet and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the cumin, salt and pepper, cook 1 minute.
3. Add the cooked brown rice, black & pinto beans, toss with a spoon. Pour in the chicken broth, sprinkle in the cilantro. Cook for 5 minutes or until the rice and beans are heated through.

About al fresco:  al fresco All Natural is manufactured by Kayem Foods, Inc. the largest meat processor in New England, making over 500 products under eight brand names. Based in Chelsea, MA, the privately held and operated company has been owned and operated by the same family since 1909. Kayem Foods offers the best of both worlds - "Old World" flavor and "New World" quality and freshness. For more information, or to explore the many recipes created by Chef Susanna Tolini, please visit the al fresco All Natural website at www.alfrescoallnatural.com.

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