HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE MEXICAN CHORIZO

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat; beef is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has a more complex flavor.

Clean the chili pots by removing the stems and seeds.

Lightly toast the cleaned chili pots on a hot comal until softened.

Transfer the toasted chiles to a blender cup.

Add bay leaves, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and all spices to the blender.

Pulverize the mixture until well combined.

Cut the beef ribeye into small cubes for grinding.

Grind the meat using a mixer with a food grinder attachment or a food processor.

Mix the ground meat with the chorizo spice mix and add vinegar and half a cup of water.

Ensure the meat is fully coated with the chorizo mix.

Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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