Cooking Chorizo

Chorizo can either be bought as a whole cured sausage or as soft cooking chorizo which must be cooked before eating. Cooking chorizo are softer, moister and more similar to a classic sausage, typically releasing delicious spicy red oil when cooked.

Cooking Chorizo

Chorizo can either be bought as a whole cured sausage or as soft cooking chorizo which must be cooked before eating. Cooking chorizo are softer, moister and more similar to a classic sausage, typically releasing delicious spicy red oil when cooked.

Famously spiced with pimenton, this is where cooking chorizo get its trademark smokey flavour and rich colour. Made from coarsely chopped pork, Spanish chorizo is seasoned with paprika and for the spicy varieties, chilli as well.

Buy Cooking Chorizo

If you are looking for the perfect Spanish chorizo sausage, look no further. Here are Brindisa we have a wide range of traditional, spicy and mini chorizo cooking sausages perfect for the grill or as tapas. From our famous Brindisa chorizo sausages to Alejandro’s Riojan varieties we have a chorizo for every dish online. At Brindisa all our own label chorizo is gluten free, with our additive-free range free from nitrate. Whichever you choose you can rest assured you’re getting the very best quality cooking chorizo.

If cooking chorizo isn’t want you are looking for, we also have a tasty selection of morcilla and Spanish cured meats available to buy online for delivery to you door.

Chorizo FAQs

  • What is chorizo?

    A chorizo is Spanish sausage made with Spanish smoked paprika “pimentón, and almost always pork. There are two forms: cooking chorizos and cured chorizos. These are described on our Cooking Chorizo and Cured Chorizo pages.

  • Is Chorizo cooked?

    No, if it is a cooking chorizo. Yes, if it is a cured Chorizo. Please see our Cooking Chorizo and Cured Chorizo pages.

  • Where does Chorizo come from?

    Spain, where the different regions have their own recipes and versions.

  • Is Chorizo spicy?

    All chorizos are rich in Spanish smoked paprika “pimentón”. Some chorizos are made with pimenton is made from hot peppers and labelled picante/hot. You can also get chorizo made with milder peppers, labelled “dulce/mild”.

    Please see our Cooking Chorizo and Cured Chorizo pages, where each chorizo is described.

  • What to make with Chorizo?

    Cooking chorizos are excellent grilling and frying sausages. Also use richly flavoured cooking chorizos in bean stews, soups and rice dishes.

    Cured chorizos are for thinly slicing and enjoying as you would salami - tapas, sandwiches, hors d’ouerve and even pizza topping.

    Please see our Recipes page for inspiration.

  • What spices are in Chorizo?

    The defining ingredient of chorizo is Spanish smoked paprika “pimentón”. Frequently garlic and, to a lesser extent, oregano are used. Sometimes Spanish chorizos are lightly or moderately smoked.

    Please see our Cooking Chorizo and Cured Chorizo product pages, where each chorizo is described, and their ingredients listed.