Homemade Chorizo Sausage Recipe

Name: Homemade Chorizo Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Pinch of ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 1/4 pounds ground well-marbled pork shoulder; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/4 pounds ground well-marbled pork shoulder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil in a small saute pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
4
Add the oregano, cumin, paprika, cayenne and cinnamon and cook 1 minute.
5
Add the vinegar and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
6
Remove the onion-spice mixture from the heat.
7
Transfer to a blender, add 1/4 cup cold water and blend until smooth.
8
Pour into a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
9
Add the ground pork to the onion-spice mixture and gently mix to combine.
10
Mix in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
11
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
12
To cook the chorizo, form the pork mixture into 8 patties.
13
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
14
Add the patties and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
15
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
16
Serve hot.
17
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470

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced, 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano, and more.

Yes, Homemade Chorizo Sausage 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.

Homemade Chorizo Sausage

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