Top 8 chorizos tested

One of the most versatile ingredients to keep in the fridge, Spanish chorizo is one of my rescue remedies.

A Spanish and Portuguese (chourico) sausage, it is made from chopped or minced pork, flavoured with sweet and often quite hot paprika, garlic and salt.

The soft type is usually raw, with the harder sausages cured and dried and ready to eat.