chorizo

A highly seasoned pork sausage available in two drastically different styles. Spanish chorizo is cured, hard, and deeply flavored with smoked paprika (pimentón), while Mexican chorizo is fresh, uncured, and aggressively seasoned with chili peppers and vinegar, requiring cooking before eating. **Selection & Storage:** Spanish (cured) chorizo can be stored at room temperature until sliced. Mexican (fresh) chorizo must be kept refrigerated and cooked thoroughly.