Chorizo is a type of pork sausage originating from the Iberian Peninsula. It is made in many national and regional varieties in several countries on different continents. Some of these varieties are quite different from each other, occasionally leading to confusion or disagreements over the names and identities of the products in question.
Curing chorizos
String of chorizo de Cantimpalos
A variety of Portuguese chouriços
A Portuguese charcutaria display
Pork is the culinary name for the meat of the pig. It is the most commonly consumed meat worldwide, with evidence of pig husbandry dating back to 5000 BCE.
Pork belly cut, showing layers of muscle and fat
A pig being slow-roasted on a rotisserie
Pig being prepared in France during the mid-19th century.
A traditional Austrian pork dish, served with potato croquettes, vegetables, mushrooms and gravy.