In this article, we discuss if Chorizo belongs on Pizza. Spoiler: of course it does! There’s no meat quite like Chorizo, and I’ll explain why below.
Chorizo on Pizza
As a meat, Chorizo is a fairly unusual pizza topping.
Chorizo are an awesome ingredient and work well with many other toppings. Find what works for you.
Did you know these Pizza facts?
This doesn’t have anything to do with Chorizo on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;
Pizza fact 1: October is National Pizza Month in the U.S.
Pizza fact 2: 251.7 million pounds of pepperoni are consumed every year in the U.S. just from pizza
Pizza fact 3: 93% of Americans have at least one slice of pizza per month
Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.
…which of these pizza facts did you already know?
Chorizo goes on Pizza with…
I’m a big believer in trying many combinations of pizza toppings, until you find the ones that suit you the best. However, to help you navigate the multitude of pizza styles and toppings, try these;
Chorizo and Olives
Pineapple and Chorizo
Chorizo and Basil
Don’t stop at those though, keep trying various combinations and amounts. I prefer 3-6 toppings; any more, and my pizza is too heavy and no topping stands out very well. That’s just my personal taste though.
Does Chorizo belong on Pizza?
Haven’t you being paying attention? Absolutely, it does!
And if you really won’t try Chorizoon pizza, there are many other meats to try on your pizzas as well.
Try Chorizo on your next pizza!
What works for me may not work for you. Finding your favourite toppings is a trial and error process, which for me, is still going, decades after making my first ever pizza.
Go on, next pizza you have, try some Chorizo on it. Even perhaps some Basil?