Mexican Chorizo Recipe

Name: Mexican Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound of ground pork; 3 dried guajillos; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves of garlic, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika (not smoked paprika as Mexican chorizo is decidedly not a smoked sausage); 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1 pound of ground pork
3 dried guajillos
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 medium onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika (not smoked paprika as Mexican chorizo is decidedly not a smoked sausage)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons salt

1
Rinse the dried guajillos, and then remove the stem and seeds. Heat the chiles for a couple of minutes on each side in a cast-iron skillet on high heat. Let soak for half an hour in water.
2
After chiles are moist, drain the water and place the chiles and vinegar in a blender, also adding the diced onion and chopped garlic. Puree until a smooth, bright red paste is formed (can add a splash of water or vinegar if it's too dry to blend). It will look like ketchup.
3
Add the chile puree to the ground pork, along with the rest of the spices. Mix well. To test the flavors, pinch off a small piece and fry it up in a skillet for a minute or so. Taste it and add more spices if needed.
4
You can let it sit for a few hours so the flavors will meld, but I find it's delicious just after making as well. Will keep in the refrigerator for a few days, and it freezes nicely.

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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: 1 pound of ground pork, 3 dried guajillos, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Chorizo

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