Chorizo Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
225 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chorizo Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by mixing a strong blend of spices including paprika, cumin, chili powders, oregano, coriander, and a hint of warm notes from cinnamon and cloves. These are combined with ground pork, white vinegar, and minced garlic, then mixed thoroughly to ensure even seasoning throughout the meat.
Cooking the chorizo in a skillet with a little oil until browned and fully cooked breaks it into crumbly pieces ready for use in tacos, scrambles, or other recipes. The seasoning balance provides smoky heat and aromatic complexity without overpowering.
This chorizo mix is versatile and may be stored raw under refrigeration or frozen for later. The notes indicate options to adjust spiciness or create vegan versions by substituting tofu. It can also be used with other ground meats for different flavor profiles.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons paprika
- ½ tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch cloves ground
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar distilled
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Mix together paprika, cumin, ancho chili powder, chili powder, oregano, coriander, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium bowl.
- Add the ground pork, mixed chorizo seasoning, white vinegar, and garlic to a large bowl. Mix everything together with your hands until well combined.
- Use immediately in your favorite recipe or store for later.
- To cook, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned, breaking up the meat with a spatula until fully cooked.
Notes
- Store uncooked chorizo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Adjust chili powder quantities to control spiciness according to preference.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute ground pork with tofu using the same seasoning blend.
- Smoked paprika can be used in place of regular paprika for a smokier flavor.
- This seasoning blend also works well with ground beef, chicken, or turkey.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3108IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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