what kind of meat is chorizo

Chorizo is primarily a type of pork sausage. It is traditionally made with pork meat, including both lean pork and pork fat, and seasoned with spices such as paprika and garlic. Spanish chorizo is typically a cured and smoked pork sausage, while Mexican chorizo is usually raw and made from ground pork that must be cooked before eating. In addition to pork, there are some varieties of chorizo made with other meats such as beef, deer, or even game meat, but pork remains the essential and most common ingredient in chorizo.