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Spanish Chorizos

Cultural Context

Spanish chorizos are a staple in Spanish cuisine, originating from the Iberian Peninsula. Traditionally made with pork and seasoned with paprika, they are integral to many regional dishes and celebrations. Chorizos can be enjoyed grilled, in stews, or as part of tapas. Today, they are loved worldwide, with various adaptations reflecting local tastes.

SpanishESmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
700 g carne de cerdo (paleta)
300 g tocino de lomo
18 g sal
2.5 g sal de cura #1
3 g tripolifosfato
0.5 g eritorbato
3 g azúcar
2 g pimienta negra
3 g ajo en polvo
1 g comino
2 g perejil seco
1 g semilla de cilantro
0.5 g nuez moscada
3 g pimienta de cayena (opcional para picor)
7 g paprika dulce (opcional para picor)

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while maintaining flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika offers similar flavor without the smoke.

natural casings

💰Cheaper: synthetic casings

Synthetic casings are often more affordable and easier to find.

1

Mantener carne y grasa muy frías (menos de 4 °C).

2

Moler carne y tocino.

3

Mezclar con sal, aditivos y especias hasta formar masa pegajosa homogénea.

4

Opcional: reposar 12–24 h en refrigeración.

5

Embutir en tripa 30/33.

6

Atar en mini chorizos o perlas (cadenas de aproximadamente 20 unidades).

7

Para chorizo fresco: consumir completamente cocido.

8

Para chorizo precocido ahumado: secar a 60 °C hasta 35–40 °C internos, luego cocinar/ahumar a 80 °C hasta 70 °C internos.

Cooking Techniques

mixingstuffingcuringcooking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Chorizo EspañolSpanish Sausage
Local Name: Chorizos

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