Homemade Chorizo

Recipe By Shelley
Rating
Published Jul 23rd
Homemade Chorizo
Prep 15m Cook - Additional 7h 55m Ready In 8h 10m
Servings 8 servings Calories 321.7

Savory and spicy pork chorizo with garlic, vinegar, oregano, and red pepper. This can be made with ground beef as well. To cook, crumble in a skillet and fry.

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 ½ pounds ground pork

Cooking Directions

  1. 1 In a blender, combine garlic, oregano, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water. Blend until smooth.
  2. 2 In a bowl pour mixture over ground pork; cover and refrigerate all day. Pour off any water that accumulates. Refrigerate or freeze for future use.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 321.7
  • Carbohydrate 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol 92 mg
  • Fat 21.9 g
  • Fiber 2.7 g
  • Protein 26.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.9 g
  • Sodium 74.7 mg
  • Sugar 0.9 g

Reviews

  1. nearcal Jun 24, 2008 05:14 PM
    I thought this was ok as a spicy sausage recipe but not chorizo. I'll have to try something else.
  2. DC Girly Girl Feb 1, 2008 05:25 PM
    Yum! My only change was to use 1/4 cup chili powder and 1/4 pepper flakes instead of the full 1/2 cup flakes.
  3. AngelaG7 Aug 10, 2007 02:13 PM
    Chorizo pairs up nicely with fried potatoes in addition to scrambled eggs. add a little cheese and you'll have a great burrito!
  4. susanrose Feb 21, 2007 08:57 PM
    Having never made chorizo before and for someone who lives in the Southwest this recipe is awesome! Spicy but not so spicy that your mouth hurts. This one is a keeper!
  5. TAYLORJR Dec 17, 2003 09:15 PM
    Chorizo is good when used as a breakfast meal. Scramble eggs add some refried beans and then some chorizo. Cook together in a large skillet and serve with flour or corn tortillas. (I can't give exact measurements because I just add to my family's liking) Play around with it. You could alao make Mexican rice - Read more ...
  6. ALEXG Mar 4, 2003 06:24 AM
    This is an easy recipe that is made ahead of time. Prepare the night before and it s ready when you get home from work. I fry it in a pan then scramble it with beaten eggs.
  7. GMCINROY Mar 4, 2003 06:24 AM
    Make this freeze this in 1/4lb portions and incorporate it when you make tacos or burritos or enchiladas. When I finished cooking it is when I added a little salt.
  8. SHADOWS1 Mar 4, 2003 06:24 AM
    Made this with venison and it turned out great!! Just be sure to remove all fat before combining.