What is Chorizo?
[[Image:Chorizo1.jpg|thumb]] '''Chorizo''' is a [[pork]] (pig-meat) [[sausage]] which people first made in the [[Iberian Peninsula]]. It is made with large pieces of fatty pork, [[chili pepper]] and [[paprika]]. The special [[taste]] of this sausage comes from the mild Spanish paprika in it. In the [[western hemisphere]], the [[Mexico|Mexican]] and [[Caribbean]] types are better known. These types of chorizo are made with smaller pieces of pork and different seasonings and peppers are used. Cured smoked chorizo is edible and can be [[Eating|eaten]] without [[cooking]]. Fresh chorizo must be cooked before eating. It can be eaten by its self, or as part of [[meal]]. It can also be used in place of ground [[beef]] or pork. [[File:Chorizo hanging in a traditional Spanish market.webp|alt=Chorizo hanging in a traditional Spanish market|thumb|'''Chorizo hanging in a traditional Spanish market''']] Chorizo can be fresh. Also it can be dried. It can be spicy or not spicy depending on the recipe. There are many ways to eat chorizo. It can be sliced and eaten as a [[snack]], or cooked. Dishes like stews, [[Soup|soups]] and rice dishes also use Chorizo. In [[Spain]], chorizo is served as a small plate of food with drinks. In Latin America, chorizo is served with [[Bean|beans]] and eggs for breakfast. To make chorizo, the pork is cut into small pieces. Then it is mixed with spices and other ingredients. The mixture is then put into a casing. Casing is a thin, tube-like skin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sausage Casings 101: A Guide to Choosing the Right Casing|url=https://www.psseasoning.com/blogs/news-events/sausage-casings-101|access-date=2023-01-08|website=PS Seasoning|language=en}}</ref> Casing is made from the intestine of a pig. The chorizo is then left to dry for a few weeks. By doing this chorizo gets its special flavor and texture. There are many kinds of chorizo. Recipe of chorizo also different in different countries. In Spain, there are two main kinds of chorizo: chorizo de verdeo, and chorizo de cantimpalo. Chorizo de