Homemade Mexican Chorizo

The ingredients for Homemade Authentic Chroizo.

This recipe for Authentic-Style Homemade Mexican Chorizo is made with ground pork, chiles, warm spices, and vinegar. Bold, smoky flavor and better than store-bought.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Breakfast, Other Meats

Cuisine Mexican

Servings ½ pounds

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground pork not super lean, use at least an 80/20% meat to fat ratio
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon smoked paprika or chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano preferably Mexican crushed fine
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
⅛ teaspoon a pinch ground cloves
Fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons cider vinegar

Instructions

If the pork looks too coarse, pulse in a food processor for a few minutes to get a finer texture.
Place the pork into a large bowl; add all the remaining ingredients.
Use your hands to mix well.
Alternatively place in the work bowl of you stand mixer, use the paddle, on low-speed, to blend the ingredients. Divide into serving portions; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Flavor develops best when left for a few hours or overnight.

Notes

Store, refrigerated, for up to 3 days

Freeze tightly wrapped portions for up to 3 months for best flavor. Freezing longer is safe, but the spice profile may diminish

Cook to an internal temperature of 160•F 72•C

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 205mg

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