The BEST Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe 🌮🔥
Easy, flavorful, and perfect for any dish! Make this authentic Mexican chorizo at home and keep it ready in your freezer for whenever cravings strike. Packed with bold spices and rich flavors, it’s the perfect addition to your favorite Mexican recipes. 🇲🇽✨
Print Share on Twitter Share on FacebookServings: 1.5 Pounds
Calories: 1894kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lean pork coarsely ground for better texture
- 6 oz pork fat ask your butcher for the right cut
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced 🧄
- 2 tbsp ancho chile powder 🌶️
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp salt 🧂
- 2 tsp dried Mexican oregano 🌿
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍏
Instructions
- Mix It Up:
- Place the ground pork and pork fat in a large mixing bowl.
- Add all the spices and minced garlic.
- Pour in the apple cider vinegar and use your hands to combine everything thoroughly.
- Drain & Cure:
- Transfer the chorizo mixture to a colander set over a bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 days, squeezing out excess liquid daily for a firmer texture. (This step is optional but helps achieve a store-bought consistency.)
- Portion & Store:
- After 3 days, divide the chorizo into six 4-ounce portions.
- Wrap each portion in plastic wrap, place in a freezer-safe bag, or wrap again with aluminum foil.
- Store in the freezer for up to 4 months for the best flavor.
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Notes
💡 Tips for Perfect Chorizo:
- Drain for Better Texture: Letting the chorizo sit and draining daily improves the final texture, making it less watery and more authentic.
- Spice It Up! Adjust the spice levels by adding cayenne or chili flakes for extra heat. 🌶️
- Best Ways to Use: Add to tacos, burritos, scrambled eggs, or quesadillas for a burst of flavor. 🌮🍳
- Storage Tip: Label each batch with the date to track freshness easily. 🏷️
🍽 Serving Suggestions & Variations:
- Keto-Friendly: Swap apple cider vinegar with white vinegar for fewer carbs.
- Low-Fat Option: Use leaner cuts of pork and reduce the added fat.
- Vegetarian Alternative: Try substituting pork with crumbled tofu or soy protein with the same spices. 🥦
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5Pounds | Calories: 1894kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 180g | Saturated Fat: 68g | Cholesterol: 325mg | Sodium: 2679mg | Potassium: 1281mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 6.4mg
Nutrition Disclaimer
The Chef Marcy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.