Mexican Chorizo

Transform your dishes with the bold, smoky flavors of homemade Mexican Chorizo! This easy-to-make sausage recipe brings together ground pork and a vibrant blend of spices, including ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of ground cinnamon and cloves for depth. Infused with red wine vinegar for a tangy kick, this chorizo is delightfully versatile—perfect for tacos, quesadillas, or breakfast favorites like huevos rancheros. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the option to customize the heat level with cayenne pepper, this homemade chorizo delivers restaurant-quality flavor that's sure to impress. Make it ahead of time to let the spices fully meld for an authentic, richly seasoned experience you won't forget!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground pork
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Ancho chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Paprika (preferably smoked)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork and red wine vinegar.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, mix all the dry spices: ancho chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, oregano, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 3

Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the ground pork and vinegar, then use clean hands to thoroughly mix everything together until the spices are fully incorporated into the meat.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld together.

Step 5

To cook the chorizo, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo mixture and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and browned.

Step 6

Use cooked chorizo in tacos, quesadillas, huevos rancheros, or any dish that calls for a punch of flavor!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	566.6 grams (566.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1581

Total Fat 107.80g	138%
Saturated Fat 39.00g	195%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 450mg	150%
Sodium 2696mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 17.10g	6%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 0.90g
Protein 132.40g	265%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 227mg	17%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 612mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 4.4%