Chorizo is a pork sausage originating from the Iberian Peninsula and is now found in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries worldwide. It comes in various forms, from mild to spicy, and is used in many cuisines, including Mexican breakfast dishes and Spanish tapas.
Chorizo is a type of pork sausage originally from the Iberian Peninsula. Today there are variations in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking nations around the world. It comes in many varieties, from aged to fresh, spicy to sweet, and takes pride of place in many cuisines.
Spanish chorizo traditionally contains peppers which give the sausage a red color and smoky flavour. A seasoned food, it can be eaten plain or cooked and the taste varies from mild to spicy. Some varieties are only semi-cured and must be cooked before eating; this type is often used in huevos con chorizo, or fried chorizo with egg. The Portuguese version is similar to the Spanish one, but is made with wine and smoked.
In the New World, chorizo is typically fresh, so it can’t be eaten without cooking. Both red and green varieties are found in Mexico. There are also non-pork versions, which can include beef or venison. Chorizo con huevos is a popular Mexican breakfast dish consisting of scrambled eggs mixed with sausage. It can be eaten plain, with rice and beans, or in a breakfast burrito.
The Philippine version is called longaniza and made with native spices. Regional variations abound across the country, with sweet and sour, sweet and sour versions made with pork, beef, chicken or tuna. Chorizo can also be found in various forms throughout South America, where it is rather loosely defined. Almost any coarsely chopped sausage can be referred to by this name in this part of the world.
Chorizo in its many incarnations is one of the most famous and delicious sausages in the world. The Mexican version is easy to find in Mexican restaurants across the United States, while the Spanish version is often served in tapas bars. It can sometimes be found in the supermarket as well, and kosher versions are also available.
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