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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Stacked with two eggs, chorizo, Havarti cheese, scallions and cilantro, the sandwich made for a hearty and delicious start to the day.
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Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Another is the Volcano Tostada, made with carne asada, chorizo, refried beans, queso Chihuahua, pickled onion, avocado salsa verde and salsa macha.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The menu will feature empanadas with beef and chorizo, chicken and cheese, and vegetables.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
This trio of ingredients makes up the interior of the classic baleada sencilla (simple), but next-generation baleadas also often feature eggs, avocado, chorizo and more.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
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Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Another is the Volcano Tostada, made with carne asada, chorizo, refried beans, queso Chihuahua, pickled onion, avocado salsa verde and salsa macha.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The menu will feature empanadas with beef and chorizo, chicken and cheese, and vegetables.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
This trio of ingredients makes up the interior of the classic baleada sencilla (simple), but next-generation baleadas also often feature eggs, avocado, chorizo and more.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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