Pepperoni

[phetaroi]

I rarely see pepperoni in the stores here, and when I do it doesn't look like the kind I would want to eat raw like I used to back in the States. Or, am I just being too fussy?

And what about chorizo? I assume it's different. How different?

[bkkjames]

Chorizo, available at villa, tops. Packages I have purchased are really thinly sliced. Difference to pepperoni I guess is the paprika? maybe some expert can give us the full brief.

[thairet]

Most supermarkets have deli's selling a variety of pepperoni.

Ask to taste a piece at Foodland, Villa, Tesco, Big C, the Deli in the big mall near Queen Sirikit Park on Sukhumvit (forget the name) etc etc.

Thairet

[lazygourmet]

Most supermarkets have deli's selling a variety of pepperoni.

Ask to taste a piece at Foodland, Villa, Tesco, Big C, the Deli in the big mall near Queen Sirikit Park on Sukhumvit (forget the name) etc etc.

Thairet

Emporium is the name of the mall.

Pepperoroni is Italian... and Chorizo Spanish

They are available as well at Central Chidlom (basement food hall)...

... and Paragon and Central World, but these two shops are both unfortunately out of reach at present.

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

Both are widely available in most markets (Tesco, Big C, Makro, Villa, Foodland, Carrefour, etc.) Neither the pepperoni nor the chorizo taste anything like that sold in the U.S. The pepperoni is a little sour, and mostly seasoned with black pepper. It's ok, but not what Americans are used to. The chorizo is Spanish and not Mexican. It doesn't break down when cooked, so it's not suitable for the Mexican breakfast, chorizo and eggs. The taste is good, but it isn't what Americans are used to either.

[Gluestick]

The chorizo here is dry while the US based chorizo is wet. I prefer the US style chorizo. It's horrible for your arteries but it tastes so good. The best pepperoni so far that I have tasted is on the pizza at the Dukes in the Emporium. I'm American so this is how I like the chorizo and pepperoni.

[kikoman]

The only chorizo I have found in Thailand is Spanish Chorizo, which differs greatly from Mexican Chorizo.

Mexican chorizo is easily made at home,starting with this simple recipe

Grind 1 1/2 lbs of pork not to fine, You may also use minced pork purchased as is from the market.

to this add one teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Paprika, 1 1/2 tablespoons chile powder, 1 clove garlic {mashed) and at least 3 tablespoons of vinegar, mix together well, pack in a glass jar or crock, It will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.

You can add whatever spices that appeal to your taste, to the basic recipe.

You can adjust the percentage of fat that you desire by the cut of pork you grind.

I find that I add much more vinegar that 3 tablespoons, I have added at times 3 times that amount.

You should leave it at least overnight in the refrigerator, to allow the vinegar to ferment the chorizo.

Then use it mixed with eggs, potatoes , etc.

It is so easy to make, Chorizo mixes are also sold in Mexican stores in the Southwestern states.

cheers

[TokyoT]

I concur - I have yet to find either pepperoni or chorizo that one would typically find in nearly any shop/store in the US, here in Thailand. IMHO this is one of the reasons I have yet to find a really good pizza here in Thailand (I have not had Dukes pizza's yet). Most of the deli/meat sections in the international type shops here seem to cater much more to the Europeans than to the Americans.

I must admit I was surprised to see paprika included in the above recipe as I didn't think Mexican chorizo had any paprika - I thought that was one of the biggest differences between Spanish and Mexican chorizo - no paprika in the Mexican version and the meat is typicaly ground (Mexican) as oppose to chopped (Spanish).

[kikoman]

I guess there is a need to go to Mexican Cooking 101!

Google -Paprika used in Mexican cooking,

While it is a rather tame spice . It has a great taste that complements the Mexican ground chili I use in Chorizo making.I use a lot more spices in my chorizo than the basic Chorizo recipe I posted, if you do not care for paprika leave it out by all means.

Paprika is widely used in Mexican cooking!

Cheers

[TokyoT]

I guess there is a need to go to Mexican Cooking 101!

Google -Paprika used in Mexican cooking,

While it is a rather tame spice . It has a great taste that complements the Mexican ground chili I use in Chorizo making.I use a lot more spices in my chorizo than the basic Chorizo recipe I posted, if you do not care for paprika leave it out by all means.

Paprika is widely used in Mexican cooking!

Cheers

I know paprika is widely used in mexican cooking - I just didn't think it was in Mexican Chorizo.

I have done a bit of looking around and there are several recipes out there for Mexican Chorizo some have paprika and some do not:

This site has several recipes - some with /some without Paprika:

http://www.mexican-barbecue-recipes.com/chorizo-recipe.html

This site does not have paprika in the mix:

http://www.premiersystems.com/recipes/mexican/chorizo.html

This one says you can sub paprika:

http://spiciefoodie.blogspot.com/2010/04/g...an-chorizo.html

And there are plenty more sites out there with and without paprika.

It seems that as with many types of Mexican foods - that the ingredients are very much regional:

Spanish chorizo almost always has a healthy dose of paprika. Mexican chorizo can differ in ingredients based on what region you happen to be in.

http://thepauperedchef.com/2008/09/fresh-mexican-c.html

That being said to my surprise I do think that more of the recipes/ references listed Paprika than did not.

[kikoman]

You are right, there are many ways to make Chorizo and many are regional or as each family has their own recipe. You may use any type of meat you chose, my aunt use to make Chorizo out of JAVELINA meat during javelina hunting season.

As long as you enjoy the end product, Good Luck, Good Cooking.

Cheers

[Backwoods]

I brought 6 sticks back with me last trip to USA, but all gone! Cost of shipping is horrible or I would send for some! I sent for 2 cases of Famous Daves BBQ sauce called Devils Spit and the shipping was like $80 USD!! I want some good old Hormell or Mazzetti's brand. So anyone heading to the states let me know, I will give you my order and pay you a service fee to bring me some back!!

[Daren]

Pepperoroni is Italian... and Chorizo Spanish

Gotta disagree with ya there, Lazy.

While it might be considered splitting hairs, Wiki explains thusly:

Pepperoni is a spicy Italian-American variety of salami (a dry sausage) usually made from cured pork and beef,[1][2] but poultry may be added, if labeled correctly, for less expensive versions[3]. It is a descendant of the spicy salamis of southern Italy, such as salsiccia Napoletana piccante, a spicy dry sausage from Naples or the soppressata from Calabria. Pepperoni is a popular pizza topping in American-style pizzerias. Also, it is sometimes used to make sub sandwiches.

The term pepperoni is a corruption of peperoni, the plural of peperone, the Italian word for capsicum.

To order the American version of pepperoni in Italy, one would request salame piccante or salamino piccante (hot salami, generally typical of Calabria). The Italian name for a pepperoni pizza is pizza alla diavola (with hot sausages).

Throughout continental Europe, peperone is a common word for various types of capsicum, including bell peppers and a small, spicy and often pickled pepper known as peperoncino or peperone piccante in Italy and pepperoncini or banana peppers in the U.S.

Sodium nitrite, used as a curing agent, is what gives pepperoni the pink part of its distinct orange-pink color,[1] while paprika or other capsicum provides the orange part.

Unlike in Europe, the English word pepperoni is used as a singular uncountable noun.

Halal or Kosher pepperoni may be made from beef or poultry.

[Chunky1]

There is an imported pepperoni (Posh, I believe) which is decent. The CP brand pepperoni and everything else they sell is terrible.

[NanaFoods]

I believe I saw a decent pepperoni made by Thai-German meat products.

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

I believe I saw a decent pepperoni made by Thai-German meat products.

TGM pepperoni is nothing like the American version. It's good on sandwiches (tastes like heavily-peppered slightly-sour salami), but it's missing the paprika/nitrate flavor that makes it good on pizzas.

[Backwoods]

I believe I saw a decent pepperoni made by Thai-German meat products.

TGM pepperoni is nothing like the American version. It's good on sandwiches (tastes like heavily-peppered slightly-sour salami), but it's missing the paprika/nitrate flavor that makes it good on pizzas.

Just ordered some from Amazon.com, comes in a box with 3 sticks! I will be well lubed after devouring these tasty greasy treats!

[angiud]

TGM pepperoni is nothing like the American version. It's good on sandwiches (tastes like heavily-peppered slightly-sour salami), but it's missing the paprika/nitrate flavor that makes it good on pizzas.

[bbudd]

TGM pepperoni is nothing like the American version. It's good on sandwiches (tastes like heavily-peppered slightly-sour salami), but it's missing the paprika/nitrate flavor that makes it good on pizzas.

I found a meat place up north about half way between Chiang Rai and Mae Sai called Fahsmokehouse.They have smoked and cured meats and will even do specialty orders-They have authentic pepperoni in a couple of styles.Don't have there address but I kept there phone number-its 053-665-972. They also have great smoked meat products.

[NanaFoods]

And what about chorizo? I assume it's different. How different?

most "chorizo" I've seen around here is actually choriço - Spanish or Portuguese style.

Haven't seen any Mexican chorizo other than homemade.

[phaethon]

dam_n my association cortex - Now you've got me longing for trash food... Anyone seen Pepperami out here...

[SpoliaOpima]

And what about chorizo? I assume it's different. How different?

most "chorizo" I've seen around here is actually choriço - Spanish or Portuguese style.

Haven't seen any Mexican chorizo other than homemade.

I've not yet seen real Mexican chorizo in Bangkok either.