Chorizo! I can still remember the images of the fresh pork chorizo packed in casings hanging from lines in my abuelita’s dining room. The strong aroma of vinegar and spices filled the the house for days and days. I also remember how we couldn’t wait to enjoy that first chorizo con huevo(chorizo and egg) taco!
I decided to revise this recipe in order to create a sauce recipe that was easier than my previous post. I took into consideration that not everyone will have an extra coffee grinder that they use for spices like I do. With this recipe, everything can go directly into the blender to finish this recipe quick.
With anticipation I wait for that first bit of chorizo the next morning to test out before storing it in the freezer.
Click onto this link to see the original chorizo recipe that I adapted this one from. You can also see the full recipe on how to prepare Papas con Chorizo. https://pinaenlacocina.com/spicy-blend-for-mexican-chorizo/
ChorIzo Casero-Rustic Mexican Chorizo
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Yields up to 16 Small Links
- 5 chile ancho
- 6 chile guajillo
- 6-8 chile de arbol
- 1 large dried chipotle or chile morita
- 1 full tablespoon of coriander seeds
- 1 full tablespoon of cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of Mexican oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon of whole peppercorns
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 inch piece of Mexican canela
- 1 full teaspoon anise seeds
- 6 large cloves of garlic skins on
- 1 1/2 tablespoons annatto powder optional
- 8-9 tablespoons of Apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 4 pounds ground pork
Instructions
Directions
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chiles. Wipe down with damp paper towel if chiles looks dusty. Transfer chiles to a pot fill with water set at medium/low heat. Don't let peppers boil.
- Line a comal or large skillet with a piece of heavy foil paper and heat to preheat to medium/low heat. for a few minutes.
- After a few minutes to the lined comal(skillet) add the garlic, coriander, cumin, oregano, peppercorns, cloves and anise seeds. Gently toast for 7-10 minutes or until spices become aromatic. Turn now and then.
- Add all the spices and garlic to the pot with dried chiles. Turn off heat and just let sit for 30 minutes.
- When ready, use tongs to transfer all the dried chiles from the water into the blender.
- Using a wire mesh strainer, strain all of the remaining spices and garlic and transfer to the blender with chiles. Discard cooking water. Add 8 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the blender. Season with salt, to taste. The chorizo has to be well seasoned, but you can adjust if you need more when you test the chorizo later.
- Blend on high for 1 minute straight until very smooth. Scrape down the sides, taste for salt and blend on high for another minute. Depending on what kind of blender you have, you may not need to strain the sauce. Or if the chile skins don't bother you, than don't strain. High power blenders will leave no skins behind.
- Pour all of the blended chile sauce over the ground pork in a glass bowl. If possible, wearing gloves, mix the sauce into the pork until well incorporated. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- To test for seasoning, take a small portion of the chorizo and cook it in a preheated skillet for 5-6 minutes or until cooked through. If it needs more salt, add it at this time. Cover chorizo tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Next day: You can package the chorizo as you like for the freezer. I prefer measuring out 1/2 cup of chorizo onto a cut piece of plastic wrap and rolling tightly to form a link. Twist both end tight and store inside a heavy freezer bag. Yields up to 16 links. It will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
How To Prepare Gorditas de Maiz! https://pinaenlacocina.com/gorditas-de-maizcorn-flour-gordita/
How To Prepare Frijoles Con Chorizo! https://pinaenlacocina.com/frijoles-beanslegume-in-my-kitchen/
Red Chile Infused Flour Tortilla! Recipe for tortillas! https://pinaenlacocina.com/tortillas-a-staple-in-the-mexican-kitchen/
Hello, I had a Chorizo recipe that I truly loved and lost it. I want to try yours but locally here in Ecuador I am unable to find anise seed. I can find star anise but I know the two are different but similar. How would I substitute (if I can) the star anise for anise seed? If I am unable to, I will need to get someone to bring some down for me. this recipe is different than my original but it sounds quite nice and I would like to try it. I don’t have any Moritas but I believe I can sub New Mexican chile for the Morita. I also am growing Guajillos but I have Pasillo to sub. Not quite the same but I am hoping they will suffice? Thank you in advance. Phil
Hi Phil,
You can use any combination of the dried red chiles as long as they are not all spicy. Not unless you want your chorizo to be spicy. You could use a little of the star anise as long as it grinds down smooth in the sauce. I am really happy with this recipe. I just prepared more this week and bumped up the vinegar to 9 tablespoons. I also used a variety of pepper called chile costeño instead of morita. You could use chipotle as well.