Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe

I am sure you are going to love with this homemade chorizo recipe. It will allow you to prepare Mexican chorizo in just 20 minutes. Make colorful, flavored chorizo and add incredible flavor to your dishes. By making homemade chorizo, you can control the flavor of the sausage according to your preferences. You can also freeze it and have it on hand at any time.

Creating your own Mexican chorizo at home is a game-changer! This quick and flavorful recipe allows you to tailor the spice level to your liking. Enjoy the freedom of controlling every aspect of this classic sausage, adding a burst of authentic taste to your favorite dishes.

Vadim Rachok

Chef

What is Mexican Chorizo?

Mexican chorizo is a highly spiced sausage that is used in many of the most popular Mexican dishes. You can find recipes for many different types of chorizo. Mexican-style chorizo is super flavorful. Unlike other types of chorizo, this one needs to be cooked before serving. It’s widely used in various dishes, including stews, soups, and tacos, and as a flavorful ingredient in many recipes.

Homemade chorizo recipe ingredients

• Ground pork, well chilled: In most chorizo recipes, pork is more traditionally used. 
• White sugar: Add sugar to balance the flavors in the chorizo. It helps counteract the heat of the spices and adds a subtle note of sweetness.
• ground New Mexico Chile: This variety of chile, with its mild to moderate heat and fruity, earthy flavor, gives chorizo a unique flavor.
• Freshly ground black pepper: Black paper adds depth and warmth to the flavor of the seasoning.
• Ground cumin: Cumin offers a distinctive warm and nutty flavor.
• Red pepper flakes: Add red paper flakes to provide heat and flavor to the sausage.
• Garlic, minced: Add garlic to provide sausage with aromatic flavor.
• Salt: Salt not only engages the flavor of the chorizo but also acts as a preservative.
• Water: It helps to bind the ingredients together and to balance the texture.
• Dried oregano: Give the chorizo an earthy and herbal note by adding the oregano. 
• Distilled white vinegar: Use the vinegar to balance flavors. Moreover, the vinegar acts as a preservative.

How to make Mexico Chorizo?

1. First of all, in a small bowl, combine the chile powder, vinegar, oregano, water, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin, sugar, and pepper. Then, mix until the salt and sugar are dissolved in the liquids.
2. Break up pork into a bowl. Pour in prepared spice mixture and knead thoroughly. Use immediately or refrigerate for 8 hours overnight to allow flavors to meld.
3. Cook and stir in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.

Recipe tips

• It is better to use pork for chorizo. You will get the best, most delicious chorizo if you use a ground pork shoulder or leg. Another popular meat for chorizo is beef.
• Do not reduce chilling time in the refrigerator – it’s important to keep the meat very cold during grinding.
• Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your liking, as chorizo is a highly seasoned Mexican sausage.

How to store chorizo?

Keep chorizo refrigerated in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag for up to 3-4 days. Also, you can freeze it, if you wish to store chorizo for a longer period. Properly stored, chorizo can stay good in the freezer for up to 2 to 3 months.