Chorizo facts for kids
Chorizo is a type of sausage made from pork. It first came from the Iberian Peninsula, which is where Spain and Portugal are located. This sausage gets its special flavor from ingredients like chili pepper and paprika. The mild Spanish paprika gives it a unique taste.
There are many kinds of chorizo. In places like Mexico and the Caribbean, people make different versions. These often use smaller pieces of pork and a variety of other spices and peppers.
Some chorizo is "cured" and "smoked." This means it has been specially prepared so you can eat it without cooking. Other types of chorizo are "fresh." You must cook fresh chorizo before you eat it. You can enjoy chorizo on its own, or add it to a meal. It can also be used instead of ground beef or pork in many recipes.
Images for kids
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Spanish chorizo
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A variety of Portuguese chouriços
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A Portuguese charcutaria display
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Mexican chorizo served over enchiladas as part of a breakfast in Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca
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Chorizo verde (green chorizo) is an emblematic food item of the Valle de Toluca, and is claimed to have originated in the town of Texcalyacac.
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Chorizo from Oaxaca
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Salvadorean-style chorizo
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Argentinian chorizos in an asado
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Chouriços in East Timor
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Goan sausages being sold at the Mapusa market, Goa, India.
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Various types of Philippine longganisas (chorizos) in Quiapo, Manila
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See also
In Spanish: Chorizo para niños
