{"id":6955,"date":"2019-04-16T17:47:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T16:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/quines-varietats-de-xorico-existeixen\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T08:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T07:46:20","slug":"what-varieties-of-chorizo-exist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-varieties-of-chorizo-exist\/","title":{"rendered":"What varieties of chorizo exist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cChorizo\u201d is a sausage from Spain, but it is currently one of the most global cold meats in the world. The Hispanic influence in the past brought \u201cchorizo\u201d beyond our borders many years ago and it became a typical product in many geographical areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Spain\u2019s diverse geography has allowed chorizo to evolve and to be different depending on the area of Spain where it is produced, which has led us to have many varieties of product within the national territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base of a chorizo is the minced lean meat, some bacon, paprika, salt and garlic. The most common meat is pork, but it can also be made with the meat of another animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So then, what varieties of chorizo can we find? As we have mentioned before, those are almost infinite, but let\u2019s talk about some of the most important ones according to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-varieties-of-chorizo-exist\/#Varieties_of_chorizo_according_to_the_type_of_animal\" >Varieties of chorizo according to the type of animal:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-varieties-of-chorizo-exist\/#Varieties_of_chorizo_according_to_the_propduction_place\" >Varieties of chorizo according to the propduction place:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-varieties-of-chorizo-exist\/#Varieties_of_chorizo_according_to_their_ingredients_or_processes\" >Varieties of chorizo according to their ingredients or processes:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varieties_of_chorizo_according_to_the_type_of_animal\"><\/span><strong>Varieties of chorizo according to the type of animal<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pork \u201cchorizo\u201d: It is the most popular one and therefore the one we are most used to see and to eat. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the variety of pork used and its feeding we will talk about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional \u201cchorizo\u201d: this is the one made from white-coated pigs. The taste is less intense and the fat and lean do not have the same harmony as in the other varieties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iberian \u201cchorizo\u201d: this one is produced with Iberian pigs, that is why its flavour is more intense and the fat is more unctuous and pleasant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acorn-fed Iberian \u201cchorizo\u201d: produced from acorn-fed Iberian pigs. It is the one with the highest quality, and it is also the healthiest \u201cchorizo\u201d: an irresistible bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/plat-chorizo2-300x279-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6921\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wild pig \u201cchorizo\u201d: It is a hunting cold meat. The meat is similar to that of pork, but it has a more intense colour and flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turkey \u201cchorizo\u201d: It is made of turkey meat and spices. Its flavor is milder and its meat is low in fat and high in protein, which makes it ideal for low-calorie diets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deer \u201cchorizo\u201d: It is also a hunting cold meat. Its taste is more refined and milder than that of pork and wild pig. It has a high concentration of iron and protein, making it a very healthy meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Other animals: you can make chorizo with the meat of almost any animal. Other typical animals are cows or horses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varieties_of_chorizo_according_to_the_propduction_place\"><\/span><strong>Varieties of chorizo according to the propduction place:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo\u201d from Le\u00f3n: It is a chorizo that usually comes in the form of horseshoe. It has a strong smoky taste and smell. Its characteristic deep reddish colour is caused by the low temperatures used during its curing process. It is typically a bit spicy. It can be eaten raw or cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo\u201d from La Rioja: It is a chorizo that is presented in the form of a horseshoe. Its flavor is intense and a bit spicy, and it has a great taste of paprika. It is usually a little narrower than that from Le\u00f3n. It can be eaten raw or cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chorizo-Rioja-copia-192x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6925\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo\u201d from Navarra or \u201cpamplonica\u201d: It is one of the oldest and most traditional ones in Spain. It is wider and it has more uniform points of fat.&nbsp; Its flavour and aroma, as almost all \u201cchorizos\u201d, are intense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/chorizo-pamplona-lonchas-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/chorizo-pamplona-lonchas-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/chorizo-pamplona-lonchas-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/chorizo-pamplona-lonchas-300x300-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/chorizo-pamplona-lonchas-300x300-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo\u201d from Galicia: It is a chorizo that is usually presented in wide and short strips. It is usually used for cooking (it can be fried, roasted, cooked, grilled\u2026), but if its curation is adequate, it can also be eaten raw.&nbsp; It has smoky and spicy notes and its flavour is intense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/chorizoGallego-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6933\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo\u201d from Cantabria or pot \u201cchorizo\u201d: It is usually presented in wide and short strips. It is dried in a natural environment using wood to smoke it. It is widely used in stews, but also raw or by using any cooking method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chorizos_cantabro-copia-300x206-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6937\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo\u201d from Canarias: It is one of the most famous cold meats of the islands. The most common \u201cchorizo\u201d is the one from Teror, and its special characteristic is that it is one of the few \u201cchorizos\u201d that is usually eaten spread. It can also be eaten cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo\u201d from Segovia or \u201cchorizo cantimpalo\u201d: It is usually presented in strips and its peculiarity lies in its lack of bacon, its paprika must be \u201cde la vera\u201d&nbsp; and it must not contain additives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo\u201d from Salamanca, Extremadura and Huelva: this is where Iberian \u201cchorizo\u201d and acorn-fed Iberian \u201cchorizo\u201d are usually produced. This is due to its tradition in the production of products that come from Iberian pigs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chorizo-ib.-Vela-copia-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6941\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Presentation of the products:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each varieties of chorizo usually has is presented in a specific way. The most typical ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/product\/iberian-chorizo-vela\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/product\/iberian-chorizo-vela\/\">\u201cChorizo vela\u201d<\/a>: It is elongated and narrow. Its diameter is around 30 \u2013 40 mm and its length is close to 40 cm. It is widely used in Iberian \u201cchorizos\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo cular\u201d: The meat is stuffed into the pig\u2019s own intestine. This must have a diameter of more than 28 mm. The shape is elongated and irregularly cylindrical. It is the most used form for Iberian \u201cchorizos\u201d and acorn-fed Iberian \u201cchorizos\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo en herradura\u201d (horseshoe \u201cchorizo\u201d): It receives this name because of the way in which it is presented. A generally synthetic casing of approximately 36 mm diameter is used and the two ends of the chorizo are joined with a rope so that it can be hung. Hence its horseshoe shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizo en ristra\u201d: This format consists of generally wide and short \u201cchorizos\u201d separated from each other by a string and placed one after the other so that they can be hung. It is very typical in those \u201cchorizos\u201d that are suitable to be cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varieties_of_chorizo_according_to_their_ingredients_or_processes\"><\/span><strong>Varieties of chorizo according to their ingredients or processes:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smoked \u201cchorizos\u201d: These are the ones that are exposed to smoke cures during their drying process. This gives them their characteristic smoky flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spicy \u201cchorizos\u201d: In this case, hot paprika, pepper or garlic are used in high quantities in the mix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pimienta-sal-ajo-300x192-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6945\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sweet \u201cchorizos\u201d: These are the ones that have sweet paprika and no spicy ingredients or very small quantities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cChorizos\u201d with vegetables: The use of pumpkin or onion in the elaboration, as well as garlic, is typical of some \u201cchorizos\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spicy \u201cchorizos\u201d: In this type of \u201cchorizos\u201d, apart from the typical spices used in the preparation, other spices such as thyme, oregano, pepper\u2026, are added.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing is clear to us: no matter how the meat is produced, in which geographical area it is produced, how it is presented and which ingredients contains, \u201cchorizo\u201d is always a delicious snack in all its varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you can find many of these varieties in our stores.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/moniberic-stores\/\">Find your nearest store<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cChorizo\u201d is a sausage from Spain, but it is currently one of the most global cold meats in the world. The Hispanic influence in the past brought \u201cchorizo\u201d beyond our borders many years ago and it became a typical product in many geographical areas. In addition, Spain\u2019s diverse geography has allowed chorizo to evolve and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":6923,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[394,526,400,527],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cold-meats","category-curiosities-en","category-paleta-en","category-sausages"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6955"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6955\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}