Easy Homemade Chorizo

Close up of cooked chorizo in a cast iron skillet.

This authentic-tasting Easy Homemade Chorizo is simple to make and much healthier than the commercially prepared kind! Bonus, this fresh chorizo sausage is low-carb, keto, and gluten-free!

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Prep Time 10

Course Homemade Ingredients

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 1/4 cup servings

Calories 37 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder roast (look for one that is well marbled with fat) ground or just purchase ground pork
2 white onions rough chopped
6 cloves garlic smashed
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup New Mexico ground chili powder
1/4 cup paprika *See Notes
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp Mexican oregano
2 tbsp coriander
2 tbsp pink salt
2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients, but the pork, in a food processor and process until well combined and smooth.
Place ground pork in a large bowl and add the sauce. Using your hands, mix until thoroughly combined.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days or portion into labeled zipper top baggies, by 1/2 pound (approx 1 cup) increments, and freeze for up to 6 months.

Notes

Traditionally annatto powder is used in chorizo. I opted to use paprika because is more readily available. However, if you wish to use annatto simply swap it out for the paprika in the recipe.

Also, if you prefer to use paprika, try using 1 1/2 tablespoons of sweet paprika and 1 1/2 tablespoons of turmeric to come closer to the flavor of annatto.

Disclaimer

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Nutrition

Calories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 327mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 675IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Keyword 10 ingredients or less, 30 minutes or less, breakfast, DIY, easy, easy recipes, freezer friendly, gluten-free, Homemade, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, make ahead, meal prep, mexican, pork, Sugar-Free

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