Homemade Chorizo Recipe
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Homemade Chorizo

By: Shelley 
"Savory and spicy pork chorizo with garlic, vinegar, oregano, and red pepper. This can be made with ground beef as well. To cook, crumble in a skillet and fry."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo
Cocktail Margaritas to Die For
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground pork

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine garlic, oregano, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a bowl pour mixture over ground pork; cover and refrigerate all day. Pour off any water that accumulates. Refrigerate or freeze for future use.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 322 | Total Fat: 21.9g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by TAYLORJR   view full review
Chorizo is good when used as a breakfast meal. Scramble eggs, add some refried beans, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by SHADOWS1   view full review
Made this with venison and it turned out great!! Just be sure to remove all fat before combining.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by ALEXG   view full review
This is an easy recipe that is made ahead of time. Prepare the night before and it,s ready...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by susanrose   view full review
Having never made chorizo before and for someone who lives in the Southwest, this recipe is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by GMCINROY   view full review
Make this, freeze this in 1/4lb portions and incorporate it when you make tacos or burritos or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by DC Girly Girl   view full review
Yum! My only change was to use 1/4 cup chili powder and 1/4 pepper flakes instead of the full...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by ERRIKAY   view full review
I loved it. I just wish I had suggestions on how to use it. I used it like ground beef. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by AngelaG7   view full review
Chorizo pairs up nicely with fried potatoes, in addition to scrambled eggs. add a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by WHMAMA   view full review
Loved it in our chili. Was very easy to make, just takes a little time to "set-up".
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by nearcal   view full review
I thought this was ok as a spicy sausage recipe but not chorizo. I'll have to try something else.

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