Chorizo or Homemade Mexican Sausage
Transform your kitchen into a vibrant taqueria with this easy recipe for Chorizo or Homemade Mexican Sausage, a bold and flavorful combination of robust spices and juicy ground pork. Infused with the unmistakable smokiness of ancho chili powder, the earthy warmth of ground cumin, and a touch of cinnamon and cloves for depth, this homemade chorizo packs an authentic punch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick sear in the skillet, this sausage is perfect for tacos, breakfast scrambles, or even as a topping for nachos. Marinated overnight to let the flavors meld beautifully, this recipe offers a customizable kick with optional cayenne pepper for those who enjoy heat. Say goodbye to store-bought and craft your own homemade Mexican sausage for a versatile, mouthwatering dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cloves (ground)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork and white vinegar. Mix well to incorporate the vinegar into the meat.
Add the ancho chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
Using your hands or a large spoon, thoroughly mix the spices into the ground pork until everything is evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and develop for a more authentic taste.
When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo sausage (breaking it into small pieces) and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and browned.
Drain any excess fat if needed before using the cooked chorizo in your desired recipe.
Serve warm as a filling in tacos, with scrambled eggs, or as part of a bigger dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.9 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 2666 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 120.3 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
