"George Shirley" > wrote in message
.. .
> Janet Wilder wrote:
>> Omelet wrote:
>>> Since I've gotten into making my own sausage, I'm considering making
>>> some Chorizo.
>>>
>>> Naturally I'll also google for recipes, but would be interested if
>>> anyone here has actually made it and has a tried and true recipe.
>>>
>>> TIA!
>>
>> What kind or chorizo are you making? The Spanish kind is salami-like in
>> texture and the Mexican type is much softer and looser. The Spanish kind
>> is what goes in paella.
>>
> The Portuguese have a similar sausage to the Spanish one, same name
> different spelling. It has been my experience that the Mexican chorizo is
> made with pig parts that most people won't eat, as in salivary glands,
> lungs, etc. An all real meat Mexican chorizo is really good though.

That would be linguica - and it's awesome on pizza.

Paul