Description
Homemade Mexican Chorizo is a richly seasoned, spiced, and flavorful sausage that’s perfect for tacos, breakfast burritos, or as a base for soups and stews. This versatile recipe lets you adjust the spice level to your taste, ensuring a delicious and customizable chorizo that’s better than store-bought!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork (or ground chicken/turkey for a lighter option)
- 3 tablespoons red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon.
- Add the minced garlic, white vinegar, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spatula until all the spices are evenly distributed.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
- To cook, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo mixture and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, for about 8–10 minutes until fully cooked and browned.
- Use as a filling for tacos, breakfast burritos, or mix into your favorite dishes for an authentic Mexican touch.
Notes
- Adjust the chili powder to make the chorizo spicier or milder.
- Substitute white vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a tangier flavor.
- For storage, freeze uncooked chorizo in portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound cooked chorizo
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: homemade chorizo, Mexican sausage, spicy ground pork recipe