Simple and quick to make and bursting with flavor, you can have have this delicious chorizo on hand any time you need it - just grab some from the freezer!
Prep time: PT10M
Total time: PT10M
Rating
4.98 stars (92 reviews)
Keywords
Chorizo, Homemade Chorizo
Ingredients
1 lb coarsely ground lean pork
6 oz coarsely ground pork fat ((ask your butcher))
5 cloves garlic (, minced)
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
Categories
Ingredient
Cuisine
Mexican
Steps
Place the meat in a large bowl and all all remaining ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture. Place the it in a colander or sieve over a bowl, cover the top with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 days, daily squeezing out and discarding any liquid (this isn't absolutely necessary but it will more closely resemble the texture of store-bought chorizo). After 3 days, divide the meat up into 6 little 4 oz loaves, wrap each one in plastic wrap and place the loaves in a freezer bag or wrap again in aluminum foil. You can also use wax or freezer paper.
The chorizo will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months. Storing it longer doesn't really pose a safety concern, but the taste will suffer.Makes 1 1/2 pounds.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1.5 pounds (values for entire batch)
Calories: 1894 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Protein: 54 g
Fat: 180 g
Saturated Fat: 68 g
Cholesterol: 325 mg
Sodium: 2679 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Reviews
Mary on 2026-03-09 (5 stars): Fabulous!!! Thank you for the recipe. I just found your website. I will return frequently.
Anthony101 on 2025-12-09 (5 stars): Okay - This is a keeper. I made it with ground turkey and it’s still very tasty. Thanks for sharing.
MissyG on 2025-10-10 (5 stars): Wanted to update that I have now made this with ground pork now too and it’s even better. So so good! Since it’s just my husband and I, I store mine in individual serving portions in the freezer. So quick and easy to use that way.
Nora Ryan on 2025-08-20 (5 stars): I LOVE this chorizo! The only change I made was to use regular oregano because I didn't have Mexican. The flavor of this chorizo is amazing. I've been adding it to my ground beef and chicken for tacos and love just cooking some up for my scrambled eggs. I look forward to using it in other ways. Thanks for another fantastic recipe!
Ricardo on 2025-07-29 (4 stars): good reseta to make chorizo Mexican 🌮
