chorizo
noun
cho·ri·zo
chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō 
-(ˌ)sō
plural chorizos
: a seasoned, coarsely ground, pork sausage
a
: a spicy or sweet ground pork sausage that is seasoned especially with smoked paprika, is used chiefly in Spanish cooking, and is typically sold dried and cured in casings
b
: a spicy ground pork sausage that is seasoned with chili powder and other spices (such as cumin or garlic), is used chiefly in Mexican cooking, and is typically sold uncooked either loose or in casings
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Start your meal with Indian pakoras pastry stuffed with spicy chorizo, then choose your region for dinner.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
At the risk of sounding pathetically Idahoan, Fingerling Potatoes ($9, with chorizo and béarnaise sauce) are brain-meltingly good — as decadent as the ingredients sound.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2025
The menu changes with the seasons, specializing in seafood and fish— don’t miss the roasted cod with coco beans, chorizo and cauliflower.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Muchas Gracias Mexican Food (1830 E. Main St., Woodland): Muchas Gracias’ second California location (Redding had the first) began making loaded quesadillas, chorizo plates and late-night chicken fajita burritos on March 7 in downtown Woodland.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
At the risk of sounding pathetically Idahoan, Fingerling Potatoes ($9, with chorizo and béarnaise sauce) are brain-meltingly good — as decadent as the ingredients sound.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2025
The menu changes with the seasons, specializing in seafood and fish— don’t miss the roasted cod with coco beans, chorizo and cauliflower.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Muchas Gracias Mexican Food (1830 E. Main St., Woodland): Muchas Gracias’ second California location (Redding had the first) began making loaded quesadillas, chorizo plates and late-night chicken fajita burritos on March 7 in downtown Woodland.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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