Fried Chipotle Chorizo Recipe

Name: Fried Chipotle Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 dried red chiles, preferably 2 ancho and 2 New Mexican; 1 1/2 pounds ground pork; 1 1/2 cup minced onion; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 canned chipotle chiles, minced; 1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed chile pequin or cayenne, or more, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground canela (Mexican cinnamon) or cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Servings: persons

4 dried red chiles, preferably 2 ancho and 2 New Mexican
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 1/2 cup minced onion
1/3 cup cider vinegar
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 canned chipotle chiles, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed chile pequin or cayenne, or more, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground canela (Mexican cinnamon) or cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1
Preheat the oven to 300F.
2
Break the stems off the chile pods, and discard most of the seeds.
3
Place the pods in a single layer on a cookie sheet and roast them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
4
Watch the pods closely because they can scorch easily.
5
Break each chile into several pieces.
6
Transfer the chiles to a blender and blend until they are evenly ground.
7
In a medium bowl, mix together the ground chile and all the other ingredients.
8
Cover the bowl; and refrigerate it at least 8 hours and preferably Use the chorizo as needed.
9
Form it into patties, or fry it as is over medium heat until it is richly browned.
10
It keeps, uncooked and refrigerated, at least a week.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 dried red chiles, preferably 2 ancho and 2 New Mexican, 1 1/2 pounds ground pork, 1 1/2 cup minced onion, 1/3 cup cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Fried Chipotle Chorizo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Chipotle Chorizo

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Variations & substitutions

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