Homemade CHORIZO is simply the BEST, do you agree??? #mexicanfood #chorizo #shortrecipe

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar may offer more flavor and nutrition.

Cut ribeye into smaller strips.

Grind the ribeye meat.

Toast chilies on a hot Comal.

Transfer toasted chilies to a blender cup.

Toast Chile ancho and add to the blender cup.

Add cinnamon stick, kubei leaves, whole cloves, peppercorn, ground cumin, ground ginger, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the blender cup.

Blend until everything is nice and pulverized.

Pour the chorizo spice mix over the ground meat.

Add 6 tablespoons of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of water to the meat.

Mix everything until well combined.

Wrap the chorizo in plastic wrap.

Allow the chorizo to marinate overnight or for at least 2 hours.

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