Definition of "chorizo" [chorizo]

• A very spicy pork sausage seasoned especially with garlic. (noun)

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• "While the potatoes are boiling, sauté the chorizo in a little olive oil (how much will depend on how fatty the chorizo is and also what kind of pan you use — I needed a fair amount as I was using stainless steel)."
• "1 T smoked Spanish paprika handful of Chinese sliced dried garlic Babelfish informs me chorizo translates as garlic sausage"
• "When the chorizo is browned, add the remaining ingredients and cook a further 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half."