Where to buy chorizo sausage near me?

Chorizo sausage is a highly seasoned, cured or fresh sausage typically made from pork and flavored with paprika or chili peppers.

Cured chorizo can be eaten without cooking, but fresh (raw) chorizo must be thoroughly cooked before eating.

Unopened, cured chorizo can last up to 6 weeks refrigerated. Once opened, use within one week. Cooked chorizo lasts 3-4 days in the fridge.

Use chorizo in tacos, paellas, stews, breakfast dishes, or as a pizza topping. It adds a spicy, smoky flavor to many meals.

Spanish chorizo is typically cured and ready-to-eat, while Mexican chorizo is fresh and needs to be cooked before eating.

Most traditional chorizo is gluten-free, but always check the ingredient list as some manufacturers add fillers.

You can buy it at MasGusto! Latino Market, www.masgusto.com.

For fresh chorizo, remove the casing before cooking. For cured chorizo, the casing is often edible but can be peeled off if preferred.

Chorizo can be fried, grilled, baked, or simmered. For uncooked chorizo, remove casing if desired, then cook over medium heat until browned and fully cooked.

Store unopened chorizo in the refrigerator. Once opened, wrap tightly and keep refrigerated. Cooked chorizo should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge.

Yes, you can freeze both raw and cooked chorizo. Wrap tightly and use within 2-3 months for best quality.

Fresh chorizo is cooked when it is firm, browned, and no longer pink inside. An internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is safe.

Chorizo ranges from mild to very spicy, depending on the amount and type of chili used. Always check the label if you prefer a specific spice level.

You can substitute with spicy Italian sausage, andouille, or linguica, but flavors and texture may vary.

You can buy it now on the MasGusto! Latino Market App and get it delivered to your home as fast as tomorrow.

Yes, chorizo can be grilled. Place over medium heat, turning occasionally until fully cooked and browned on all sides.