Elevate your breakfast game with this homemade Mexican chorizo recipe from Simply Mamá Cooks. Filled with aromatic spices and the bold flavors of various chiles, this pork-based chorizo brings a traditional taste of Mexico right to your kitchen. You can use it in tacos, burritos, or even as a savory addition to your morning scramble. The adjustment of chile varieties and the choice between ground pork, turkey, or beef makes it a versatile and customizable recipe to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
- 5 guajillo chiles (or substitute with ancho, cascabel, or arbol chiles for different heat levels)
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 full teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 allspice berries
- 1 clove
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork (substitute with ground turkey or beef if desired)
Equipment:
- Mortar and pestle (or spice grinder)
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Gloves for handling (optional)
- Ziploc bags for storage
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Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (if used fresh)
Total Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
1. Begin by removing the seeds from the guajillo chiles. Bring a pot of water to a boil and then remove from heat. Soak the chiles in the hot water for 20 to 30 minutes until they become pliable.
2. While the chiles are soaking, grind the allspice berries and the clove in a mortar and pestle until fine.
3. Roughly chop the two cloves of garlic.
4. Once the chiles are rehydrated, place them into a blender or food processor. Pour in the 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar. Puree until smooth.
5. Crumble the 1-2 bay leaves into the blender. Add the chopped garlic, and continue to blend until all the ingredients form a smooth chile puree.
6. In a large bowl, add the ground pork. Pour the chile puree over the pork, and then sprinkle in the ground cumin, cracked black pepper, dried oregano, kosher salt, and paprika. Add the ground allspice and clove mixture.
7. Mix everything with your hands until the ground pork is thoroughly combined with the chile puree and spices. For best results, wear gloves to prevent staining your hands.
8. For optimal flavor development, refrigerate the mixture for a couple of hours before using. However, for prolonged storage, divide the chorizo into portion-sized Ziploc bags and freeze them.
Cooking Tips:
- If planning to use the chorizo for breakfast, prepare it the night before for the flavors to meld.
- Experiment with different chiles to find the heat level that suits your palate.
- This chorizo can be cooked just like any ground meat and used in various Mexican-inspired dishes.
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This authentic recipe is presented to you by Simply Mamá Cooks. For additional recipes and cooking tips, visit their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SimplyMam%C3%A1Cooks
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Mexican Chorizo