Preheat oven to 375º F. 

Piquant Sauce

In a 10-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium heat, combine all of the Piquant Sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened slightly. Taste for seasoning and add kosher as needed. 

Prepare the Dates

Slice the Medjool Dates lengthwise, halfway through to butterfly the dates. Remove the pits.

Spoon the cooked Chorizo into the centers of the dates.

Wrap each stuffed date in a half slice of the bacon and place wrapped, stuffed dates in the pan with the piquant sauce. 

Place the pan with the sauce and dates in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, until the bacon is cooked through. 

Transfer the dates and sauce to a serving plate (or serve in the pan) and sprinkle with crumbled Queso Fresco. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro for color, if desired.