What is Mexican Chorizo?

Chorizo is quite common in Mexican food. It is a fresh sausage made with ground pork and needs to be cooked before eating. This delicious sausage is well seasoned with spices like chili powder, oregano, garlic, cumin, and paprika, but not the smoky kind. You can enjoy it in endless dishes like tacos , burritos or enchiladas .

What's the difference between Spanish and Mexican Chorizos?

Although both are traditionally made from pork, there are some differences. Spanish Chorizo is cured or dried like salami or pepperoni. The pork is flavored with Spanish paprika and white wine. It’s usually enjoyed on a charcuterie board with other cured meats and cheeses. On the other hand, Mexican Chorizo is a raw, fresh sausage that needs to be cooked.

Is Mexican chorizo spicy?

Everyone has their own spice preference. In my opinion, this chorizo recipe has a lot of spice, but I would not call it spicy in the heat sense. However, you could make it spicier by adding hot chiles, such as serranos or arbols.

How to Make Chorizo: the Best Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe

Description

Want to learn how to make chorizo? Chorizo is easy to make and can be made with your favorite ground meat. Spices can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground pork, turkey or chicken

1 T ancho chile powder

1 T chili powder

1 T oregano

1 T garlic powder

1/2 t freshly ground black pepper

1 T smoked paprika

1 T regular paprika

1/2 t salt

1 1/2 T red wine vinegar

1 1/2 T apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Combine ground meat with seasonings. I used my hands to mix this really well, but you could use a wooden spoon.

Form meat into a loaf about 10-12″ long and place in plastic wrap.

Place in refrigerator for up to 24 hours. You can freeze it like this for further use.

When ready to use slice and press it into patties or fry it and crumble for other uses.

Notes

It is advised to let chorizo sit for 24 hours to let the spices melt into the meat. However it is still great, if you don’t!