Do you need to cook Spanish chorizo?

Table of Contents:

1. Do you need to cook Spanish chorizo?
2. Is Spanish chorizo already cooked?
3. Can you eat Spanish chorizo raw?
4. What is a good substitute for Spanish chorizo?

Do you need to cook Spanish chorizo?

Spanish chorizo is cured or hard sausage that is a vibrant red colour due to the large amounts of smoked paprika that packs a spicy punch! It is cured for at least four to six weeks before being eaten so doesn't need to be cooked.

Is Spanish chorizo already cooked?

3. Chorizo is Available Both Fully-Cooked and Semicured. In the United States, Spanish chorizo is available in two different forms: fully cooked and dry (to be sliced like salami/pepperoni), and fully cooked and soft (semicured). La Tienda sells both versions (in hot and mild varieties).

Can you eat Spanish chorizo raw?

Can you eat chorizo raw? The traditional Spanish chorizo is fermented, smoked, and cured – just slice it up and it can already be eaten and enjoyed as is! The version that Portugal has, which they call chouriço, can also be eaten raw though a popular way of preparing it is by flame-cooking slices over alcohol.

What is a good substitute for Spanish chorizo?

The Best Spanish Chorizo Substitutes

1. Other Sausage. In most cases any sausage can be substituted for the chorizo. ...
2. Mexican Chorizo. You won't be able to slice it, however the flavours will still be great. ...
3. Salami. ...
4. Ground (Minced) Pork + Smoked Paprika. ...
5. Chickpeas + Smoked Paprika.