El Chorizo y la Longaniza.

Rev up those spices, cuz we’re makin’ some wieners! >:y

Chorizo and longaniza are both made with pig intestines filled with meat (no surprise there) fat and spices, the one difference being that longaniza is one whole intestine weiner while chorizo is a chain of wieners. And the way to cure and cook it too I guess. Look this isn’t rocket science, people, ok?

Let’s move on -. -

Though these are part of other countries’ cuisines as well, Mexico’s recipes are special because these employ the regional chilli peppers instead of that fancy “smoked paprika” from “Spain”, as well as using minced meat instead of chopped.

The spices differ from place to place, as we can find the spiciest types up north, the green recipes from Toluca, and the aromatic and intense Jabín longanizas of Yucatán.

And because there’s a demand; it also can be found in chicken, beef, venison, kosher, and even vegan varieties; either with intestine or in plastic casing.