chorizo

noun

cho·ri·zo chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō

-(ˌ)sō

plural chorizos

: a seasoned, coarsely ground, pork sausage

: 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

: 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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The chorizo provides a little spice and a nice meaty hit on each bite. —

Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024 Memorable dishes include the risotto Camargue with beef chorizo, aromatic herbs and extra-virgin olive oil, and tarte au reblochon with red onion compote and truffle honey. —

James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024 In true family-style traditions, there’s also a variety of Spanish and Portuguese rice dishes for the table to share, like arroz de pato (duck rice with chorizo and mushrooms), and arroz de lagosta (lobster rice). —

Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024 Additionally, the tepary bean vegan chorizo burger will be available from Oct. 11-13. —

Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chorizo