How To Make Chorizo
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Learn how to make chorizo at home with a few ingredients and with our simple and easy step by step recipe and VIDEO.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb (550g) ground pork meat or the meat you prefer
- 5 oz (150g) pork belly finely minced
- 2 guajillo chilies or 2 Tbsp paprika
- 1 ancho chili or 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 pasilla chilies or 2 Tbsp paprika
- 2 arbol chili or any red hot chili optional
- ½ cup vinegar white or cider
- 2 Tbsp paprika hot or sweet
- 5 small garlic cloves peeled
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ Tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp marjoram
- ½ tsp thyme
- 2 whole cloves
- 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 the 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 chilies 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 to rest overnight.
Prepare the chorizos (next day)
- Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture on the center of a rectangle of cling film.
- Wrap into a small cylinder, like a sausage, twisting the ends to secure them well (check the video).
- Store in the fridge for one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.