• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

La Piña en la Cocina

Embracing my Mexican heritage and sharing all the wonderful flavors, colors and foods I grew up with. Join me on this journey as I also learn new foods and cooking techniques. Dedicated to my parents Ramiro and Blanca.

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
    • Mexican at Heart
    • Media
  • Contact
  • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
Home » Pork~Cerdo » Tacos de Longaniza- Pork Sausage Tacos!

Tacos de Longaniza- Pork Sausage Tacos!

July 11, 20212 Comments

116 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This recipe for tacos de longaniza is pretty straight forward! Spicy pork longaniza sausage cooked as is. Saute jalapeños and onions. Garnish with your favorite salsa and fresh cilantro. It’s that easy!

https://animoto.com/play/t06z3e9X11upFraKYwZijA

Chorizo or Longaniza? What’s The Difference?

The main difference is that longaniza is minced meat and the chorizo is ground pork. The spices may vary, even though they have similar flavors and aromas. In some cases, chorizo might be dry cured for a few days. My abuelita used to prepare her Mexican chorizo this way. I am still hoping that somebody in my extended family has the recipe.

Simple Tacos, Complex Favors!

We have pork longaniza, loaded with spices and flavor! Fresh onions and jalapeños quick pickled. Then comes the homemade chile cascabel salsa! Oooh, wait! Cannot forget those homemade corn tortillas. You just took your simple longaniza tacos to a whole other level!

Get Creative!

Preparing homemade spicy chorizo sausage doesn’t have to be difficult! It can be as easy mixing a breakfast sausage with spices, chiles, vinegar and salt. Take the extra step and challenge yourself by toasting and grinding all your dried chiles spices. My abuelita Sarita used to prepare chorizo casero. It was amazing! Unfortunately, I have not had any luck finding the recipe. I remember she used to cure it for a week or so, hanging from the ceiling in the dining room, lol! that was the best chorizo I ever tasted!

Find A Good Source!

Most of us are limited to whatever chorizo or longaniza we can find in the local markets. You can find more selections online these days though. If you are lucky enough to buy it from a local small business, try it. It’s artisan and prepared in small batches. More than likely, it’s better than what you find at the local market!

I can’t be out of onions, tomatoes or chile peppers!

My childhood memories of visiting familia in Monterrey, Mexico are truly magical. I often refer to them as a fairytale like life. I have so many fond memories. Many of them food related. As kids, we were often sent to el deposito(small convenient store) near my abuelita’s home. The trips consisted of purchasing bottled sodas, sometimes beer, tortillas and some staples. My abuelita would ask us to purchase la bandera(the flag). The Mexican flag colors are green, white and red. Green chiles, white onion and red tomatoes!

Keep It Simple!

As you guessed it, I rarely run out of onions and chile peppers. Now, I love cheese and Mexican crema, but sometimes opt for a fresh choice. That is where this simple jalapeño and onion saute comes into play.

Fresh tortillas are a must. It really makes the whole taco experience more delicious!
Bright Red Salsa! Spicy Salsa For Chilaquiles!
Close up of longaniza taco

Tacos De Longaniza. Spicy Pork Sausage Tacos!

5 from 4 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork longaniza
  • 2 tbsps Avocado oil
  • 1 medium white onion siced into thin strips
  • 3 large jalapeños sliced into thin strips
  • Pinch of Mexican oregano
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsps white distilled vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 large Corn tortillas
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Your favorite salsa

Instructions

  • In a skillet at medium heat, add the longaniza. As it begins to sizzle and become aromatic, use a wooden spoon to break it into smaller crumbles. Stir as needed. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
  • In another skillet at medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onions and jalapeños. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. As they come up to temperature, saute for 4-5 minutes. Add the oregano and bay leaves. Saute for one minute. Mix in the vinegar and let everything cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • At the same time, you should have been warming your tortillas, if possible.
  • Add some longaniza to warm tortillas. Garnish with quick pickled onions and jalapeños. Garnish with salsa and fresh chopped cilantro!

Notes

If you don’t have fresh hot peppers, pickled jalapeños will work in a pinch. Use some of the vinegar from the can or jar they came in.
 
Tried this recipe?Mention @pinaenlacocina or tag #pinaenlacocina!

Like this:

Like Loading...

Filed Under: Pork~Cerdo, Tacos Tagged With: Chorizo, Longaniza, Pork, Tacos

Previous Post: « Melon Cucumber Agua Fresca
Next Post: Serrano (Lime In The Coconut) Shrimp Ceviche! »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. JoyceK

    July 11, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    Could you please direct me to the salsa you show on top of these tacos? The glistening red one on the main photo! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sonia

      July 11, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      https://pinaenlacocina.com/spicy-salsa-for-chilaquiles/

      Reply

Would Love to Hear From YouCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, my name is Sonia Mendez Garcia. My parents Ramiro and Blanca Mendez moved to the United States from Monterrey, Mexico in 1963. I am first generation Mexican American born in Los Angeles, California. Cooking has always been one of my passions in life. This is my journey and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Read More…

Never Miss a Recipe

Get all the latest directly to your inbox

View Privacy Policy Before Subscribing

View our privacy policy

Mariscos-Seafood

Blackened Fish with Mango Salsa

Chilean Sea Bass in Adobo

chilean sea bass plated

Crispy Masa Crusted Shrimp and Poppers

popper with cheese and bacon filling

More Ceviche & Aguachile!

aguachile verde in a heart shaped cazuela

You might also like…

top view of pickled pepper strips in bowl

Pickled Hot Pepper Strips(Rajas En Vinagre)

Pibil Pork Tamales~Preparing a Chile Infused Masa

Fideo Con Camaron (Pasta with Shrimp)

Copyright © 2025 LA PIÑA EN LA COCINA

MENU & SEARCH
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
    • Mexican at Heart
    • Media
  • Contact
  • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
116 shares
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie Settings Accept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Save & Accept
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d

      Rate This Recipe

      Your vote:




      A rating is required
      A name is required
      An email is required