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BEST Mexican Chorizo Recipe
Simple and quick to make and bursting with flavor, you can have have this delicious chorizo on hand any time you need it - just grab some from the freezer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 pound
Calories: 1894 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb coarsely ground lean pork
- 6 oz coarsely ground pork fat (ask your butcher)
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
Instructions
- Place the meat in a large bowl and all all remaining ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture. Place the it in a colander or sieve over a bowl, cover the top with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 days, daily squeezing out and discarding any liquid (this isn't absolutely necessary but it will more closely resemble the texture of store-bought chorizo). After 3 days, divide the meat up into 6 little 4 oz loaves, wrap each one in plastic wrap and place the loaves in a freezer bag or wrap again in aluminum foil. You can also use wax or freezer paper.
- The chorizo will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months. Storing it longer doesn't really pose a safety concern, but the taste will suffer.Makes 1 1/2 pounds.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5pounds (values for entire batch)
Calories
1894kcal
(95%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
180g
(277%)
Saturated Fat
68g
(340%)
Cholesterol
325mg
(108%)
Sodium
2679mg
(112%)
Potassium
1281mg
(37%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
6120IU
(122%)
Vitamin C
5.2mg
(6%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
6.4mg
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2pound
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1894
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5pounds (values for entire batch) | |
| Calories | 1894kcal | 95% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 180g | 277% |
| Saturated Fat | 68g | 340% |
| Cholesterol | 325mg | 108% |
| Sodium | 2679mg | 112% |
| Potassium | 1281mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6120IU | 122% |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.