Description
Homemade chorizo is a flavorful and versatile sausage made from ground pork, spices, and herbs, perfect for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 1/4 cup smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork with all the spices, salt, and vinegar.
- Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Seal the mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- Once marinated, the chorizo can be used immediately or stored in the freezer for later use.
Notes
- Chorizo can be made ahead of time and frozen for convenient use.
- Adjust the level of spices according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sausage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams