Quijote Brand Chorizo
There are many varieties of chorizo sausage in the world. I prefer the Spanish version, which is an ‘eating’ sausage, fermented, dried, smoked, ready for slicing.
It’s made from pork, fat, and a heavy dose of smoky paprika, along with a few other spices. It’s much milder than “Mexican chorizo” which incorporates chili peppers and is removed from the casing before frying in a skillet, being mashed, and taking on the appearance of finely ground beef.
I don’t see the Spanish variety in stores very often, so when I do, I pick it up. Driving across the Deep South last week, I stumbled onto a display of product in a grocery store, made by Elore Enterprises Inc., a Miami company located near MIA and five miles west of Biscayne Bay (pic below).
It’s very smoky and has the requisite firmness. These particular sausages are about three inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter. “Fun size” my daughter would say.
If you want a change of pace in a nice, firm, slightly spicy, slicing “salami” – you should give this style a try.
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Quijote Brand Chorizo Review
Quijote Brand Chorizo Review