Apparently the Spanish word 'chorizo' (rather then the Portuguese 'chouriço') is used in Brazil for the spiced sausage. Jeffrey Hotson has kindly let me know of a sandwich "called a Choripan. The name comes from a contraction of CHORIzo (sausage), and PAN (bread). Most often the sandwich is eaten as is without any condiments or additions, although I have had some with chimmichurri or facsimiles. The sausage is best when it is coarse ground, very spicy, fresh, and enough fat and/or moisture so that is very juicy. It is eaten in its casing unlike the Mexican version. They are known to be very hazardous to the waistline and have a roguish connection with the working class man. That is usually said with a wink and a smile."
