homemade chorizo

Name: Homemade Chorizo
Prep time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 large dried pasilla-ancho chile pods; 3 pound(s) pork butt; 3 tablespoon(s) smoked paprika; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, such as demerara; 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) dried mexican oregano (substitute regular oregano); 1 tablespoon(s) kosher salt; 1 teaspoon(s) allspice; 1/4 cup(s) red wine; 6 large cloves garlic, quartered; 3 tablespoon(s) chipotle in adobo, puréed

10 Pinches 1 Photo

Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Aug 4, 2019

Not overly spicy and packed with flavor, this Mexican inspired recipe is so versatile! It's a great meat recipe so make plenty!

Rate

Three chorizo patties sitting on a red cutting board with dried chilies and a re-sealable plastic bag with more chorizo in it.

prep time 35 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 3 1/2 pounds chorizo meat

Ingredients

3 large dried pasilla-ancho chile pods
3 pounds pork butt
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar, such as demerara
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried mexican oregano (substitute regular oregano)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 cup red wine
6 large cloves garlic, quartered
3 tablespoons chipotle in adobo, puréed

How To Make homemade chorizo

Step 1

Remove stems and seeds from chiles and tear into small pieces. Place them in a bowl and cover with boiled water; soak for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, take the meat out of the fridge and quickly grind it. Place it back to the fridge while making the spice blend.
Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and allspice; whisk until well blended.
Step 4

Drain pasilla-ancho chiles well and transfer to a jar of a blender or food processor. Pour in red wine and add chipotle in adobo; process until smooth.
Step 5

Take ground meat out from the fridge, add dry spice blend and pasilla chipotle mixture. Wearing gloves, mix all the ingredients until meat is well coated. Before making links or patties, take a small piece of meat and cook to see if the seasonings need to be adjusted.
Step 6

To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXB7edjWwtA
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes