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Chorizo Sausage

A smoky and spicy homemade chorizo sausage that enhances various dishes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Meat grinder or food processor (optional)
  • Sauté pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients on the counter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the ground pork to the bowl of spices and mix thoroughly.
  4. Stir in the red wine vinegar to the meat mixture.
  5. Taste your mixture and adjust any spices according to your preference.
  6. Form the mixture into patties or keep it loose for crumbling.
  7. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the shaped sausage for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
  8. Let the sausage rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

This chorizo is perfect in tacos, pasta, or with scrambled eggs.