Homemade Chorizo Recipe: Authentic Mexican Flavor

Name: Homemade Chorizo Recipe: Authentic Mexican Flavor
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ground New Mexico chile; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 tablespoon water; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1.75 teaspoons salt; 1.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed; 0.75 teaspoon white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound ground pork, well chilled

Enjoy the rich flavor of traditional chorizo without the unwanted ingredients. This authentic chorizo recipe, originating from Sonora, Mexico, has been slightly modified for the modern cook.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield1 pound, 4

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine chile powder, vinegar, oregano, water, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin seeds, sugar, and pepper. Stir well until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved.
Break up the pork in a bowl, then pour the spice mixture over it. Knead the mixture thoroughly into the pork. Use immediately, or refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
Cook and stir the chorizo in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until it is browned and crumbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 357 kcal
Fat Content: 24 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 487 mg
Protein Content: 30 g
Cholesterol Content: 107 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g