Chorizo Sausage Recipes

The chorizo is a delicious and popular pork sausage originally from the Iberian Peninsula. Mexican chorizos are deep reddish colored sausages usually made with pork, paprika, and other spices. Although chorizo sausages are available in supermarkets, you can make your own chorizo at home using a combination of spices that will definitely tease your palate. Chorizo sausages are available in a wide assortment of cooked, cured, and smoked varieties. Chorizos are more often than not made from pork and come in different shapes and sizes. Popular varieties of chorizo include Spanish chorizos, Portuguese chorizos, and Mexican chorizos. Other varieties of chorizos can be also found in the Caribbean. The Caribbean version of the chorizo sausage has a tinge of chili powder and vinegar in it, while the North American variation includes garlic, onion, spinach, and cheese in it. If you are looking for some easy-to-make chorizo recipes, then here are some recipes for you to consider. 

Easy Chorizo Sausage Recipes

Recipe 1

• 2 lb Pork (ground)
• 3 large New Mexico Chilies (dried)
• 3 small Chilies (dried)
• ¼ cup boiling Water
• 8 cloves of Garlic (finely minced)
• 2 tbsp Oregano leaves (dried)
• 2 tsp Cumin (ground)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• I tsp dark Brown Sugar
• 4 tbsp Cider Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Tequila
• 4 tsp Salt
• Mixing bowl
• Sausage cast
• Food processor/blender

• Take a bowl and mix the Mexico chilies with the small dried chilies.
• Pour the boiling water over the chilies and set them aside to become soft.
• Pour the chilies along with the water in a food processor.
• Add cumin, oregano, pepper, salt, garlic, tequila, sugar, and vinegar to it and grind well to make a smooth mixture.
• Transfer the pork and the mixture in a large bowl and mix well. You may use an electric mixer to mix well.
• Take a sausage cast and transfer the mixture into it.
• Keep the cast in the refrigerator to let it set.
• You can use the sausages as and when you like.

Recipe 2

• 2 lb lean Pork (minced)
• ¼ lb Pork fat
• ½ cup White Vinegar
• 6 cloves of Garlic (finely minced)
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• ½ tsp Cinnamon (ground)
• ½ tsp Cloves (ground)
• ¼ tsp Ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp Oregano (crushed)
• 2 tbsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• ½ cup Brandy
• Mixing bowl
• Sausage casing

• Take a large mixing bowl and add the pork and fat into it.
• Mix well and add pepper, coriander, oregano, garlic, cinnamon, salt, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, ginger, and brandy into it.
• Mix thoroughly and then put it into sausage casing.
• Refrigerate it and use it in your cooking.

 Recipe 3

• 2 lb Beef (ground)
• 1 lb Pork (ground)
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• ¾ tsp Oregano (dried)
• 3 cloves of Garlic (chopped)
• 2 tsp Salt
• ¾ cup dry Red Wine
• ¼ cup White Vinegar

• Take a large mixing bowl and add the pork, beef and fat into it. Mix well.
• Add oregano, garlic, chili powder, vinegar, wine and salt into it.
• Combine all the ingredients and mix them well.
• Put the mixture into a sausage casing and let it set.
• Your chorizo sausage is ready to use.