chorizo

chorizo
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Chorizo ( pronouced "Choh REE thoh" ) is A great hard cured pork sausage from Spain made with Pimenton de la Vera that gives it a wonderful smoky flavour. This brand, Palacios, is one of many authentic, Spanish-made chorizo available in the UK. It's excellent. Chorizo is very popular in Spain, being one of the main ingredients of Asturian stew, fabada, also in some Paella and Jambalaya. It is basically a staple in Spain, great for eating as an appetiser, or pan fried with vegetables, or for adding body and flavour to stews,stews and casseroles.