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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Another favorite on our Des Moines adventure was the sweet corn in a cup; look for the ones with cotija cheese, chorizo and chips.
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Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Made for a minimum of two people, the carnivorous feast trots out family-style platters of rib-eye, branzino, chorizo and more, along with sides like crispy artichoke and roasted sweet potato.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Local pears complement blue cheese and caramelized onions, and cherries sing alongside chorizo sausage and goat cheese.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
But my East Los Pantry breakfast — a massive pancake, a hill of garlic potatoes, chorizo and garlic toast — was what a breakfast should be.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Made for a minimum of two people, the carnivorous feast trots out family-style platters of rib-eye, branzino, chorizo and more, along with sides like crispy artichoke and roasted sweet potato.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Local pears complement blue cheese and caramelized onions, and cherries sing alongside chorizo sausage and goat cheese.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
But my East Los Pantry breakfast — a massive pancake, a hill of garlic potatoes, chorizo and garlic toast — was what a breakfast should be.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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