Chorizo

Chorizo, in a horseshoe shape, the first step is a combination of pork meat cut in small pieces, marinated in a special traditional spice sauce for 3 to 4 days, then the meat is marinated again in red wine, bay leaves, pepper paste and sweet pepper, the process of smoking goes through 3 steps of different temperatures using oak wood. It can be roasted or fried with a bit of oil, or cooked, and it can be served with rice, potato or a simple salad.

In Portugal it is fried with fire water and served as a starter with a good wine and the traditional home made bread. The chorizo has a spicy aroma and an intense flavour.