Chorizo tradicional is a classic Spanish sausage, prepared according to a traditional recipe using pork, bacon, salt, and spices.
The key flavoring ingredient is smoked paprika (pimentón), which gives the sausage its characteristic red color and warm, lightly smoky taste.

The sausage is usually air-dried, giving it a firm texture and a rich, well-balanced aroma. Unlike the spicy variety, chorizo tradicional is mild to lightly seasoned, without pronounced heat.

Chorizo tradicional is often served cold in thin slices as charcuterie or tapas, but it can also be used in hot dishes such as stews, rice dishes, and pasta.