Description
Chorizo sausage is a flavorful, spicy sausage from Spain and Mexico. Made from ground pork and seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and chili, it delivers a smoky, bold taste. It is perfect for grilling, frying, or crumbling into dishes like stews, tacos, or breakfast scrambles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork (or a mix of pork and beef)
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional, for tang)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Blend: In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Combine with Meat: Add the ground pork and garlic in a large bowl. Sprinkle the spice blend over the meat and mix thoroughly with your hands. Add red wine vinegar for a tangy kick.
- Shape or Store: Form the mixture into patties or sausage shapes, or leave it loose for crumbles.
- Cook: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties or crumbles for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked, or grill sausages until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Serve: Use in tacos, paellas, or alongside eggs and potatoes for a hearty meal.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use hot smoked paprika.
- Chorizo can be frozen raw for up to 3 months.
- Mexican-style chorizo is typically uncooked, while Spanish chorizo is often cured or smoked. Adjust the recipe to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Spanish, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg