Mexican Chorizo
Transform your dishes with the bold, smoky flavors of homemade Mexican Chorizo! This easy-to-make sausage recipe brings together ground pork and a vibrant blend of spices, including ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of ground cinnamon and cloves for depth. Infused with red wine vinegar for a tangy kick, this chorizo is delightfully versatile—perfect for tacos, quesadillas, or breakfast favorites like huevos rancheros. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the option to customize the heat level with cayenne pepper, this homemade chorizo delivers restaurant-quality flavor that's sure to impress. Make it ahead of time to let the spices fully meld for an authentic, richly seasoned experience you won't forget!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground pork
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Paprika (preferably smoked)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork and red wine vinegar.
In a separate small bowl, mix all the dry spices: ancho chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, oregano, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the ground pork and vinegar, then use clean hands to thoroughly mix everything together until the spices are fully incorporated into the meat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld together.
To cook the chorizo, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo mixture and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and browned.
Use cooked chorizo in tacos, quesadillas, huevos rancheros, or any dish that calls for a punch of flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.8 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 2696 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 132.4 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 612 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.
