Chorizo or Homemade Mexican Sausage

Transform your kitchen into a vibrant taqueria with this easy recipe for Chorizo or Homemade Mexican Sausage, a bold and flavorful combination of robust spices and juicy ground pork. Infused with the unmistakable smokiness of ancho chili powder, the earthy warmth of ground cumin, and a touch of cinnamon and cloves for depth, this homemade chorizo packs an authentic punch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick sear in the skillet, this sausage is perfect for tacos, breakfast scrambles, or even as a topping for nachos. Marinated overnight to let the flavors meld beautifully, this recipe offers a customizable kick with optional cayenne pepper for those who enjoy heat. Say goodbye to store-bought and craft your own homemade Mexican sausage for a versatile, mouthwatering dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon cloves (ground)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork and white vinegar. Mix well to incorporate the vinegar into the meat.

Step 2

Add the ancho chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.

Step 3

Using your hands or a large spoon, thoroughly mix the spices into the ground pork until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and develop for a more authentic taste.

Step 5

When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo sausage (breaking it into small pieces) and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and browned.

Step 6

Drain any excess fat if needed before using the cooked chorizo in your desired recipe.

Step 7

Serve warm as a filling in tacos, with scrambled eggs, or as part of a bigger dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(518.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1438.6

Total Fat 97.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 2666.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 120.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 209.8mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 596.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.7%

Protein: 33.7%

Carbs: 4.5%