Homemade Chorizo

17 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 8 hr 10 min

“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.” - by Shelley

Ingredients

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

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

In a blender, combine garlic, oregano, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water. Blend until smooth.
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

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
322 cal
16%

Fat
21.9 g
34%

Carbs
5.5 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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TAYLORJR

Dec. 17, 2003

"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 e..." See morexact measurements because I just add to my family's liking) Play around with it. You could alao make Mexican rice, and add cooked chicken breast on top of the rice with lots of Mexican cheese, and then top it off with the chorizo."

SHADOWS1

Mar. 3, 2003

"Made this with venison and it turned out great!! Just be sure to remove all fat before combining...." See more"

susanrose

Feb. 21, 2007

"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!..." See more"

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