Portuguese Hot Chourico Sausage

Once opened, store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator and use within 14 days. Can also be frozen for longer storage.

Chouriço can be sliced and fried until crispy to add texture and flavor to eggs, rice dishes, or sandwiches.

Dice and sauté chouriço to release its flavorful oils, which can be used as a base for stews, soups, or pasta sauces.

Add slices of chouriço to a cheese board for a spicy, savory element.

Potatoes

Beans (e.g., white beans, chickpeas)

Cabbage

Eggs

Rice

Bread

Overcooking, which can make the chouriço dry and tough.

Not rendering the fat properly when sautéing, which means you miss out on a key flavor component for other ingredients.