Chorizo (/ tʃəˈriːzoʊ, - soʊ / chə-REE-zoh, -⁠soh, [2][3] Spanish: [tʃoˈɾiθo, tʃoˈɾiso]; Portuguese: chouriço [ʃo (w)ˈɾisu]; see below) is a type of pork sausage originating from the Iberian Peninsula. It is made in many national and regional varieties in several countries on different continents.

Jul 12, 2018 · Chorizo is a highly seasoned chopped or ground pork sausage used in Spanish and Mexican cuisine. Mexican chorizo is made with fresh (raw, uncooked) pork, while the Spanish version is...

Jul 12, 2024 · Making chorizo is an artisanal process—created long before refrigeration existed—for preserving meat from a slaughtered pig. Today's process is very close to the original, yet just a bit more refined and streamlined for modern production and consumption.

Sep 30, 2020 · Chorizo is a spicy sausage made of coarsely ground pork, garlic, and seasonings. The main ingredients in chorizo are meat scraps and fat that are left over from butchering.

Dec 16, 2024 · It's a spicy pork sausage used to impart a slightly smoky, complex flavor to all kinds of dishes, from traditional Spanish paella to brothy steamed mussels. It's also popular on charcuterie boards, pairing well with an assortment of cheeses.

Jul 7, 2023 · Chorizo is a tasty cured sausage, and it is available in a wide range of varieties to suit different tastes. Although not known for its health benefits, chorizo also provides a good amount of several essential nutrients.

Sep 29, 2021 · Chorizo is a pork sausage that can be either raw or cured, but is always strongly flavored, either with smoked paprika or chilis. What we think of as chorizo today likely first appeared in the Iberian peninsula sometime after the introduction of paprika to Spain in the sixteenth century.

Sep 6, 2024 · Mexican chorizo is a very fatty and highly seasoned sausage typically made from ground pork. However, it can also be made from ground beef, chicken, venison, turkey, and soy. The most popular type of Mexican chorizo has a distinct red tint due to the spices and seasonings that are used to make it.

Oct 28, 2024 · From smoky Spanish chorizo to marinated Mexican chorizo, learn the most delicious ways to cook with this staple sausage in these recipes from Food & Wine.