From-Scratch Mexican-Style Chorizo Sausage
From-Scratch Mexican-Style Chorizo Sausage delivers a balanced heat with warm, aromatic spices and a gentle tang from vinegar. The pork stays juicy and flavorful, with notes of garlic, cumin, and clove that bloom as it cooks. Serve it for breakfast with eggs, tuck into tacos for dinner, or crumble into stews when you want bold, peppery richness.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Chill the meat grinder's head assembly and hopper in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix the pork, Aleppo peppers, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, cumin, cloves, and coriander in a bowl until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 3
Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and set a smaller metal bowl inside it on top of the ice. Assemble the chilled meat grinder.
- 4
Grind the pork mixture into the smaller metal bowl using the coarse cutting plate. Chill the ground meat in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 5
Gently stir the vinegar and water into the pork mixture until fully incorporated; shape into 8 patties. Place the patties on a plate, then cover and refrigerate until the flavors develop, 8 hours to overnight.
- 6
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low. Carefully add the patties in batches and cook until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 438.05 kcal High
- Protein 28.89 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.06 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.33 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 65.76 mg High
- Sodium 103.04 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.54 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.38 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.15 g Low Source
- Calcium 9.6 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source
- Potassium 27.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.16 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
From Scratch Mexican Style Chorizo Sausage is a Tex Mex breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Aleppo Pepper, Black Pepper, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 438.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is From-Scratch Mexican-Style Chorizo Sausage?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is From-Scratch Mexican-Style Chorizo Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Aleppo Pepper, Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make From-Scratch Mexican-Style Chorizo Sausage?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 438.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is From-Scratch Mexican-Style Chorizo Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
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