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Chorizo argentinovsMinced pork

pork · Approximate equivalent

These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.

Chorizo argentino is coarsely ground pork, seasoned simply and stuffed into casing; seasoned minced pork is the closest thing to it loose.

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These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

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Chorizo argentino
Pork · Various

Argentina's fresh grilling sausage and the undisputed first thing off any asado — coarse-ground pork (often with some beef), seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and…

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Minced pork
Pork · Various

Ground pork is made from trimmed pork from various cuts, most commonly shoulder. It has a higher fat content than ground beef which keeps it moist during cooking. It is the base…

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Names by country

CountryChorizo argentinoMinced pork
🇺🇸United StatesArgentine chorizoGround pork
🇬🇧United KingdomMinced pork
🇫🇷FranceChair à saucisse
🇪🇸SpainCarne de cerdo picada
🇦🇷ArgentinaChorizo argentinoCarne de cerdo picada
🇲🇽MexicoCarne de cerdo molida
🇵🇹PortugalCarne de porco picada
🇧🇷BrazilCarne suína moída
🇮🇹ItalyCarne macinata di maiale
🇩🇪GermanySchweinehackfleisch

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