Mexican Sausage Recipe

Name: The Yard Food Parks Mexican Sausage Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lbs ground pork (or half pork, half beef); 2 tbs chili powder (ancho or guajillo); 1 tbs smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano (Mexican if available); 0.5 tsp ground coriander; 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 cloves); 2 tbs white vinegar; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tbs chipotle in adobo, minced (optional for heat and smokiness); 1 tbs olive oil (for cooking)

Inspired by The Yard Food Park

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Chorizo

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Ingredients

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Sausage Mixture

1 lbs ground pork (or half pork, half beef)

2 tbs chili powder (ancho or guajillo)

1 tbs Smoked paprika

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano (Mexican if available)

1/2 tsp Ground coriander

2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)

2 tbs white vinegar

1 1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

1 tbs chipotle in adobo, minced (optional for heat and smokiness)

1 tbs olive oil (for cooking)

Method

Sausage Mixture

Prepare spices and garlic

Measure out chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mince the garlic finely. If using chipotle in adobo, mince it finely and stir together with the white vinegar to make a marinade.

Combine with meat

Place the ground pork (or pork/beef mix) into a large bowl. Add the measured spices, minced garlic, and the vinegar (with minced chipotle if using). Using clean hands or a sturdy spoon, mix thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed and the mixture becomes slightly tacky, about 2–3 minutes. Overmixing for texture beyond uniform incorporation is not necessary.

Rest to develop flavor

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2–4 hours or overnight. This allows the vinegar and spices to meld into the meat for authentic chorizo flavor.

Cook

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chilled seasoned meat, breaking it up with a spatula into small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.

Use or store

Use the cooked chorizo immediately in tacos, burritos, egg dishes, or other recipes. Uncooked seasoned sausage can be portioned and tightly wrapped in plastic and refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen up to 3 months. If freezing, label with the date.