Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe

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It’s like a fiesta in your mouth! This Mexican chorizo recipe is the bomb – whether it’s sunrise, noon, or under the stars. Crafting this homemade chorizo is a breeze and packs a flavor explosion!

With its vibrant blend of spices and savory goodness, homemade chorizo is sure to elevate any dish it’s added to. The zesty notes of paprika, garlic, and chili peppers dance together harmoniously, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re savoring it in breakfast burritos, sprinkling it over nachos, or mixing it into a hearty stew, this Mexican sausage brings a festive flair to every meal. So go ahead, unleash your culinary creativity and let the fiesta in your mouth begin! 🎉🌶️🎊

Difference between Mexican Chorizo and Spanish Chorizo

Mexican-style chorizo consists of raw meat that is generously seasoned with dried chilies and fragrant spices such as cinnamon and clove. In contrast, Spanish chorizo is a firm, cured sausage similar to salami.

Today, it is very popular throughout Mexico and even in some areas across the United States.

What’s in Homemade Mexican Chorizo

✷Meat: Ground Pork or Ground Beef ( 20-30% fat) 

✷Spices & Seasonings:

• Ancho Chile Powder- Mild to medium chile powder
• Chili Powder- Mild
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• Mexican Oregano- if you can’t find Mexican oregano, use regular oregano
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder- you can also use 1 tbsp of minced garlic
• Smoked Paprika or Paprika
• Sea Salt or Kosher salt

✷Liquid: 

• Vinegar – White vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
• Water
• 1 tsp olive oil

Making Homemade Mexican Chorizo

• Gather all your spices together, and mix thoroughly in a large bowl.
• Add ground meat, vinegar, and water to the spices. 
• Using your hands, mix until all ingredients are combined.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container or storage bags for up to 4 days

Many recipes call for about 1/4 lb. at a time, so I divide it up into 1/4 lb. bags and freeze them so they’re ready for use when I need them.

Chorizo can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

What To Make with Chorizo

• 
  Queso Fundido Con Chorizo
• 
  Chorizo with Potatoes & Eggs Recipe

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Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe

Eunice Huerta

A mildly hot, and very delicious, Mexican sausage. Excellent for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  

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• 5 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp ancho chile powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp Mexican oregano dried
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 pounds ground beef 20-30% fat or pork
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, place all spices and mix thoroughly. Add meat, vinegar, oil, and water to the bowl with spices.
• Using your hands, mix until all ingredients are combined.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze in airtight freezer bags for up to 3 months.

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