Homemade Mexican Chorizo

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Mexican Chorizo.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious meat grinding adventure, chill the head assembly and hopper of your meat grinder in the refrigerator for about an hour.

2. Step 2

   This little step is key to achieving that perfect grind.

3. Step 3

   While you wait, grab a large bowl and combine the pork with Aleppo peppers, chili powder, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, cumin, cloves, and coriander.

4. Step 4

   Mix everything together until it’s beautifully blended, then cover the bowl and let it chill in the fridge for another hour.

5. Step 5

   Next, prepare a large mixing bowl filled with ice cubes, and place a smaller metal bowl on top to catch the ground meat.

6. Step 6

   Now it’s time to assemble your chilled meat grinder.

7. Step 7

   With everything ready, grind the pork mixture using a coarse cutting plate into the smaller bowl.

8. Step 8

   To keep the meat nice and cold, return it to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Once your meat is chilled, gently mix in the vinegar and water until everything is well combined.

10. Step 10

    Now comes the fun part: shape the mixture into eight patties.

11. Step 11

    Cover them up and let them rest in the fridge for at least eight hours, or even overnight if you can wait.

12. Step 12

    This allows all those wonderful flavors to meld together beautifully.

13. Step 13

    When you’re ready to cook, heat some vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat.

14. Step 14

    Pan-fry the patties in batches, cooking them until they’re golden brown and no longer pink in the center, which should take about 5 to 8 minutes per side.

15. Step 15

    To ensure they’re perfectly cooked, use an instant-read thermometer to check that the center reaches at least 160°F (70°C).

16. Step 16

    Enjoy the delightful aroma and savor the satisfaction of your homemade patties!.