Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 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
Description
The Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe combines ground pork, which is recommended to be on the fattier side for juiciness, with an array of smoky, spicy, and aromatic seasonings including various chili powders, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, and clove. Red wine vinegar is used to add acidity that balances the rich meat and spices.
The preparation involves hand mixing the ground meat evenly with the dry spices and vinegar until fully incorporated. Once mixed, it can be stored or cooked immediately by frying in oil and breaking it apart until cooked through, resulting in a crumbly, flavorful sausage suitable for various dishes.
This chorizo can be used as a base for tacos, breakfast scrambles, or incorporated into sauces and stews. It stores well in the refrigerator and can be customized by processing in a food processor for a smoother texture akin to some store brands.
Note that nutritional values will vary depending on the type of meat used. Adjust seasoning quantities to taste or substitute ground beef or other meats if preferred.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground pork fatty is best, or use ground beef or other ground meats
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder
- 1 tablespoon guajillo chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Mexican cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- salt 1 teaspoon each, to taste
- black pepper 1 teaspoon each, to taste
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
- For juicier chorizo, use fattier ground pork or your choice of ground meats.
- You may pulse the seasoned meat in a food processor to achieve a smoother, pate-like texture similar to some store-bought chorizo.
- Cook chorizo in a skillet with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat, stirring and breaking apart until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Store any unused cooked chorizo in the refrigerator and consume within a few days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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