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Homemade Chorizo Recipe
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5 from 19 votes

Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: ancho, cayenne, chorizo, guajillo, paprika
Servings: 6
Calories: 369kcal

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)

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.

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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

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2383IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg