Alexander Skarsgard

There was this sausage factory a block away from my childhood apartment. It didn't smell nice, like chorizo or something; it was pretty foul. Just nasty. But that smell reminds me so much of my childhood because every morning when I was going to school, I would smell that.

Swedish Actor

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

If you want to get really crazy, Brussels sprouts love cured pork. Crisp up some bacon, pancetta, or chorizo in a skillet; save the crisp bits; use the fat to roast the sprouts; then toss them together with the meat when they come out of the oven.

American Chef

Deborah Moggach

I hate fussing about in the kitchen when I have people over to supper, so I make a rich beef stew cooked in wine with carrots, sundried tomato paste and chopped chorizo sausage.

English Writer

Yotam Ottolenghi

Chickpeas are one of my favourite things to serve with chorizo or lamb meatballs; they also work brilliantly as the quiet partner in a vibrant alphonso mango salad.

Israeli Chef

Tom Douglas

Spanish chorizo is a spicy cured sausage that's especially tasty with clams.

Joe Lycett

I make a sensational chicken, chorizo and mung bean stew.

British Comedian

Mario Batali

You have to live life to its full chorizo.

Often used in traditional breakfasts and stews for a spicy kick.

Meal Ingredient

Flavors and spiciness can vary widely between regions, try different types.

Regional Variations

Commonly found in recipes, especially those from Hispanic cuisine.

Culinary Term

Used informally, often humorously, to imply dishonesty without direct accusation.

Slang Context

Carries a negative connotation and can be offensive if used seriously.

Cultural Connotation

In Argentina, it specifically refers to a popular street food sandwich.

Food Term

Commonly eaten at sports events and casual gatherings.

Event Snack

In Brazil, it's cured and dried, enjoyed as a snack or within meals.

Cured Meat

Often served in thin slices, similar to how you'd serve salami or pepperoni.

Chorizo