Chorizo
Chorizo
70°C
Cook to this all the way through
The paprika oil burns fast, so keep it off direct high heat.
Safe minimum 70°CLivsmedelsverket
On the grill
The paprika-stained fat renders quickly and burns even faster, so a moderate indirect heat suits it better than a screaming hot direct fire.
Score the casing lightly before grilling so the fat can escape as it renders, rather than building up pressure inside.