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El Popular has been making chorizo since 1925 using the same recipe that the founder’s family created in Mexico. All ingredients must meet the Garza family’s highest standards of quality.
We have been in business for 100+ years. El Popular was founded by Vicente F. Garza in 1925. The company is the continuous oldest Mexican business in the United States.
El Popular uses only premium, U.S.D.A. federally inspected pork and beef raised in Indiana. We work only with suppliers who partner with Indiana and Midwest farms and families that meet our standards for raising the highest quality pork and beef in the most responsible way. Our New Mexico chile peppers are grown to the company’s specifications. No allergens, cereals, or fillers are used in any of our chorizo or longaniza. Tired of eating chorizo made with pig glands? We never use glands. Providing the highest quality food for your family has been our mission for over 100 years. Unfortunately, many chorizos available in local supermarkets contain low-quality ingredients, including organ meats, salivary and pituitary glands, lymph nodes, hearts, lungs, and kidneys.
El Popular Mexican Chorizo is made from pork or beef. It is a unique flavor enhancer that can be used in various recipes. There are many different types of Chorizos; there is a significant difference between a Mexican-style Chorizo and a Spanish-style Chorizo. El Popular Chorizo is a traditional, authentic Mexican-style Chorizo.
As long as the product is still contained in its original packaging or plastic casing it is good by the “Use By” date. If the casing has been opened, then the chorizo is good for 23 days.
Yes. El Popular Chorizo can be frozen for up to 12 months after the “Use By” date, as long as it remains in its original packaging or plastic casing.
Yes, all El Popular Chorizo and Longaniza are GLUTEN-FREE.
No, never.
No, El Popular Chorizo does not contain any allergens.
El Popular Chorizo comes in a variety of flavors. Our “Original” recipe is our No. 1 selling chorizo. “Mild” Chorizo is ideal for those who enjoy the flavor of our “Original” recipe but want a less spicy option. “Super Picante” Chorizo is crafted for those who prefer a hot, bold, and spicier premium pork sausage. We also offer “Beef” Chorizo, made with the same zesty spice blend and tradition as our “Original” pork chorizo.
El Popular Chorizo does not contain any artificial colors or flavoring. All colors and flavors are found naturally in the spices and chile peppers.
Yes, El Popular also offers Mild and Picante Vegetarian Chorizo. You may not eat meat, but that does not mean you have to miss out on the bold, spicy flavor of authentic Mexican chorizo. Go plant-based with your favorite Mexican dishes. El Popular Mild and Picante Vegetarian Chorizo delivers a flavor similar to the pork chorizo that made us famous, but with less fat and zero cholesterol.
Remove casing from chorizo links before cooking and place desired amount in a non-stick skillet. Break-up chorizo while cooking at medium heat, sauté for 7-8 minutes until the chorizo is fully cooked. The internal temperature must reach a minimum of (165°). Then add to your favorite dish. Chorizo can be used in practically any recipe. Visit our recipe page and you will find many creative recipes including deserts. That right, have you ever tried chorizo in cookies, ice cream or cupcakes. We look forward to your creative recipe, we would love to post them on our website.
It can be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizer and believe it or not even dessert. El Popular Chorizo is traditionally used with huevos (eggs). Also, used in chili, fondue, tacos, nachos, pizza, spaghetti sauce, turkey dressing etc. See our recipe pages for creative ways to use El Popular Chorizo & Mexican Longaniza Sausage.
El Popular products are manufactured daily under the inspection of USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). El Popular facility achieved one of the highest level of Food Safety in the world. SQF (Safe Quality Food) Level 3 Certification.
There are many different types of Chorizos; there is a significant difference between a Mexican-style Chorizo and a Spanish-style Chorizo. El Popular Chorizo is a Traditional Authentic Mexican-style Chorizo. Mexican Chorizo vs. Spanish Chorizo: Mexican Chorizo is an ingredient. It is a fine grind sausage, with the appearance and consistency of ground beef, and is prepared by stir-frying. As opposed to Spanish-Style Chorizo that is a fully cooked sausage used by the Latin American countries including Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Spanish-Chorizo has the texture and consistency of a summer sausage, pepperoni, as it can be sliced and used in various soups and stews or eaten whole as an entrée but typically not served on a bun.
