Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe
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5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
369 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe
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This homemade Mexican chorizo recipe is easy to make for spicy chorizo sausage with lots of bold chili flavor, great for pork or beef chorizo.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground pork fatty is best, or use ground beef or other ground meats
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder
- 1 tablespoon guajillo powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste (1 teaspoon each)
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Instructions
- Add the ground pork (or other grounds meats) to a large mixing bowl.
- Add all of the seasonings and vinegar. Hand mix the ingredients into the meat until uniformly mixed.
- Store until ready to use or cook immediately.
Notes
- Nutritional information will vary based on the pork or other meat being used.
- You can process the chorizo in a food processor to make it more like some chorizo brands you purchase in grocery stores, like pate-like.
- How to Cook Chorizo. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
432mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2383IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2383IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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