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How To Make Chorizo Mexicano
author
Maricruz Avalos Flores
10
casings
Learn how to make chorizo at home with a few ingredients and with our simple and easy step-by-step recipe and VIDEO!
prep
20
minutes
minutes
resting time
12
hours
hours
total
12
hours
hours
20
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
Cups (US)
-
Metric
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1 ¼
lb
ground pork meat
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5
oz
pork belly
(roughly minced)
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2
guajillo chilies
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1
ancho chili
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1
pasilla chilies
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2
chile de árbol
(optional)
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½
cup
vinegar
(white or cider)
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2
Tbsp
paprika
(hot or sweet)
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5
garlic cloves
(peeled)
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1
tsp
pepper
▢
2
bay leaves
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1 ½
Tbsp
oregano
▢
1
tsp
cumin
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½
tsp
marjoram
▢
½
tsp
thyme
▢
2
whole cloves
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½
tsp
ground cinnamon
▢
½
tsp
ginger
▢
1
Tbsp
salt
(or more, to taste)
Instructions
Clean the chilies discarding the seeds and the stem and place them in a bowl.
Cover with hot water and let them soak for 10 minutes.
Drain the chilies and place them in a blender along with salt and spices.
Add the vinegar. Blend for 3-4 minutes on high or until you achieve a paste.
Place ground meat and pork belly into a large bowl and add the chili paste.
Mix well for 3 or 4 minutes with a spoon or with your hands (use gloves) until you'll have a bright, red mixture.
Taste chorizo seasonings by frying a teaspoon of the mixture on a frying pan. If you think it needs more salt or spices, add them accordingly.
Cover the bowl with cling film and allow it to rest overnight.
Prepare the chorizos (the next day)
Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture to the center of a rectangle of cling film.
Wrap them into a small cylinder, like a sausage, twisting the ends to secure them well (check the video).
Cook it right away or store it in the fridge for one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
It is not necessary to use all four types of chilies for the seasoning, you can use only one or two if you want.
You can completely skip the chile de arbol peppers as those add more heat.
Allow the meat mixture to rest on a strainer as you need that extra moisture to be discarded.
Add more garlic, pepper, or any of the spices used in this recipe. Adjust the tasting to your personal preferences!
Nutrition Information
Calories:
240
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
20
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
51
mg
|
Sodium:
737
mg
|
Potassium:
266
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
814
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4
mg
|
Calcium:
31
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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