Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Chorizo

Spicy Spanish or Mexican-style pork sausage with paprika and chili peppers

Methods

How to cook chorizo

Pan-Frying

Pan-Frying Chorizo

Cook Time
10min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Pan Temperature
Medium
250-300°F / 120-150°C
Internal Temperature
160°F / 70°C
Safe

Grilling

Grilling Chorizo

Cook Time
5min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
Medium
350-400°F / 177-204°C
Internal Temperature
160°F / 70°C
Safe

Slow Cooking

Slow Cooking Chorizo

Cook Time
5h
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Slow Cooker Temperature
Low
Internal Temperature
160°F / 70°C
Safe

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe160°F / 70°CFully cooked through, no pink remaining

Safety

Cooking chorizo safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your chorizo is safely cooked.