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A Spicy Blend For Mexican Chorizo~ Papa con Chorizo

December 18, 20149 Comments

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Spicy  Chorizo Blend. A few months back I taught a Mexican cooking class at the local kitchen store. The star and focus of the evening was my version of a Mexican style chorizo. After several trial runs and many bowls and breakfast tacos filled with homemade chorizo, this dry chile and spice blend was my favorite. The first two versions I tried called for straining sauce and pork and it simply put too much strain on my bad arm and wrist. My approach to this recipe was to simply create a spice blend that was similar to all of the flavors you would find in chili, but with the added flavors of Mexican chorizo. What makes this recipe stand out? For one, using dried peppers and whole spices is so different than already ground spices from the store. The second thing is the toasting of the dried chiles and whole spices. You could never find  spices that are this fragrant and fresh from a jar. So, my goal was to be able to prepare a spice blend that I could prepare ahead of time from scratch.

Toasted Chiles and Spices For Chorizo Blend
Toasted Chiles and Spices For Chorizo Blend

 

 

 

 

 

A Spicy Blend For Mexican Chorizo(Papa Con Chorizo)

Essential to my Mexican menu is pork chorizo! Simple ingredients. Traditional flavors!
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Course: Breakfast, Pork
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 10 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 chile ancho
  • 4 chile New Mexico or guajillo
  • 6 to 10 chile de arbol
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 11/2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1/2 piece of cinnamon stick
  • Pinch of anise seeds
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons annatto powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • * I added another 1/2 tablespoon of crushed oregano once it was all mixed

Instructions

Directions

  • In a pan, on low/medium heat, toast the chile ancho, new mexico or guajiilo and chile de arbol for a few minutes. Don't let them burn, just until they become aromatic and dry out a little more. Remove from heat and let them cool.
  • In that same pan on low/medium heat, toast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, oregano, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon and anise until they become aromatic. Toast for about 5 minutes, stirring now and then.Remove from heat.
  • Remove the stems and seeds from peppers. Tear the peppers into smaller pieces. In batches, grind all the toasted peppers and toasted spices to a fine powder, mix  all together.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground spice mix with remaining spices, ground pork and vinegar. Mix well until spices are distributed evenly. Cook a small portion of the chorizo to check for seasoning. Add seasoning to taste. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The flavors will improve imensely the longer the chorizo marinates in the spices. If not using right away, freeze in 1/2 portions using quart size freezer bags. Yields 8 to 10 servings.

Notes

Tips~ Not only for preparing chorizo, but this blend would make a great dry rub for beef or pork roast, a whole chicken. It kind of reminds me of a Mexican version of jerk spices. Can't wait to try it on some shrimp!
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Chorizo con Papa

For  Papa con Chorizo (Potatoes with Mexican-Style Chorizo) 

Olive oil

4 cups yukon gold or white potatoes, washed and diced

salt and fresh cracked pepper

1/3 cup white onion, diced

1 serrano pepper, minced

1 1/4 cups uncooked chorizo

  1. In a large skillet, preheat 3 tablespoons of olive oil to medium heat. Add the potatoes and spread out evenly. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn, cover and cook for another 6 minutes. Once potatoes become tender, you can cook them as crisp and brown as you like. Season lightly with salt and fresh cracked pepper.

2. Add the onions and serrano and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Push the potato mixture over to one side of skillet. Add the uncooked chorizo to the empty side and spread out on hot surface.This homemade chorizo does not have as much fat as the store bought variety. So you may have to add an extra drizzle of oil while it cooks. That’s up to you. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, using awooden spoon to crumble the chorizo and break it down. Stir as needed. Mix the chorizo and potatoes together. Remove from heat, ready to serve.

Chorizo con Papa Tacos

These tacos are great for anytime of the day, not just breakfast. Layered with black beans, scrambled eggs, papa con chorizo, bacon and salsa. Did not have any avocado this day, but would be great!

Papa con Chorizo

Super easy and tasty to set up a little brunch bar for when you have company staying with you. Let everyone build their own breakfast tacos.

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Desayuno~Breakfast, Mexican Chorizo, Pork~Cerdo Tagged With: Dried Chiles, Mexican Chorizo, Papa con Chorizo, Pork, Spices

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  1. Denise

    February 27, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    I made your chorizo recipe yesterday! I used all the ingredients exactly! I doubled the recipe plus I added extra pork fat. I did add extra garlic and Mexican oregano. This is the closet recipe I have found to have the flavor profile of the chorizo that I remember growing up with in California. I was there a few months ago and filled up one suitcase with dried chili and spices from Superior Market to bring back to Pennsylvania! Thank you for a delicious recipe I’m sure my family will want me to make again as soon as the last pound is gone!

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    • Sonia

      February 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Thank you sooo much for your feedback on the chorizo recipe Denise. I tried several recipes, one even from my family in Mexico, but I did not think it was as good as this one that I developed using the dried spices. I agree with you that it needs more garlic and oregano. I remember my abuelitas chorizo and the flavors of oregano and that tang of the vinegar. I did not add any extra pork fat, only because unfortunately I have a family history of heart problems and did not want to stir the pot, lol! I am healthy as far as I know, ha ha…I try to do what I can to prevent it, yet still enjoy the foods I grew up with. All in moderation of course. I am so happy you liked the recipe.

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  2. George Jaimes

    April 13, 2017 at 4:00 am

    The best chorizo in the world is at Bill’s Market in Tempe Arizona

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    • Sonia

      April 13, 2017 at 7:05 am

      Thanks George! If I ever get back to Arizona, I will definitely look them up.

      Reply
  3. Roshan

    October 20, 2017 at 10:07 pm

    I’m so excited to finally find a chorizo recipe that actually tastes like the chorizo I grew up with! Moving from Arizona to Massachusetts, I can’t find any Mexican food out here, so I’ve learned to make my own, but chorizo has always gotten the better of me. Thank you so much for this!

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    • Sonia

      October 29, 2017 at 6:29 pm

      I am so happy you found my site! I was the same for many years. No chorizo and pretty much no other Mexican food either. This is why I have made it my goal to try and learn a homemade version. Thanks for following along!

      Reply
  4. Tracy

    September 7, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    Just moved my dinner prep plans for burgers on the grill to tomorrow so I can dry this Chorizo spice blend out! I can almost smell it already! You’re amazing ♥ Thanks for sharing!

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    • Sonia

      September 7, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      You are welcome Tracy! I have tried several variations on preparing the adobo for chorizo and this truly is my favorite.

      Reply

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