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Chorizo Recipe
This Mexican chorizo recipe is easy to make at home and is packed with bold, authentic flavors and spices to level up any meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons paprika
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 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.
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Notes
- To store, transfer uncooked chorizo sausage to an airtight container or storage bag. Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months until ready to cook.
- Sensitive to spice? You can adjust the amount of chili powder to your liking to make it more or less spicy.
- Make it vegan: Use tofu instead of ground pork for a great vegan and vegetarian chorizo option.
- Make it spicy: Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne to add some heat.
- Make it smoky: Use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika for a smoky kick.
- Switch up the protein. This blend of seasoning is also great with ground beef, chicken, and turkey.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
284mg
(12%)
Potassium
394mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3108IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% 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.