Chorizo Recipe

This homemade chorizo recipe is packed with bold Mexican flavors from chile powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes. It comes together quickly with chilled ground pork and can be used for breakfast, tacos, rice dishes, pasta, or other favorite meals. Discover more flavorful recipes like Chorizo Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons ground New Mexico chile
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
• 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground pork, well chilled

Directions

• Combine the ground chile, red wine vinegar, Mexican oregano, water, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, crushed cumin seeds, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl.
• Mix until the salt and sugar are dissolved into the liquid mixture.
• Break up the chilled ground pork in a bowl.
• Pour the spice mixture over the pork and knead thoroughly until everything is evenly combined.
• Use the chorizo immediately, or refrigerate it for 8 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring and breaking it apart, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
• Serve the cooked chorizo with your favorite breakfast, dinner, rice, pasta, or taco dishes.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Yield: 1 pound