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Chorizo Recipe

A celebration of bold flavors and hearty textures, perfect for breakfast tacos, hearty stews, or simply served with crusty bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients.
  2. In a bowl, combine the smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, add the ground pork and the spice mixture. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Stir in the red wine vinegar to the meat mixture.
  5. Place your skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm up.
  6. Once the skillet is hot, add the chorizo mixture to the pan. Break it up and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until browned.
  7. Give your chorizo a taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Serve your chorizo hot, enjoying it in tacos, on a breakfast plate, or as a topping for nachos.

Notes

For a kick, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mix.