Homemade Fresh Chorizo

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Homemade Fresh Chorizo
45 min.
6
432kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary skills with a homemade delight? This Homemade Fresh Chorizo recipe is not only bursting with flavor but also caters to those with dietary restrictions, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any main course, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine the rich aroma of toasting New Mexico chiles mingling with the robust scent of garlic and smoked paprika, creating a tantalizing paste that infuses the ground pork with a depth of flavor that store-bought chorizo simply can't match. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of this savory sausage that boasts 432 calories per serving, making it a hearty addition to any meal.

Whether you choose to serve it in tacos, alongside eggs for breakfast, or as a flavorful filling for your favorite dishes, this chorizo is versatile and easy to prepare. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that highlights its protein-rich content, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the taste of homemade chorizo that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  pepper flakes dried
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • pounds ground pork 
  • tablespoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • tablespoons paprika smoked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • spatula
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet overmedium-high heat.
  2. Add chiles; toast,turning often, until just fragrant,about 1 minute.
  3. Remove from panand let cool.
  4. Using kitchen scissors andworking over a medium bowl, cutchiles into 1" rings, reserving seedsand discarding stems. Cover with1/2 cup hot water; let soak, stirringoccasionally, until chiles are softand pliable, about 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer chiles with seeds andsoaking liquid to a blender.
  6. Addgarlic, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, andpepper; pulse until a paste forms.
  7. Combine pork and chile pastein a large bowl. Gently mix untiljust blended (do not overwork themeat).
  8. Heat a large cast-iron skillet overmedium-high heat. Working in2 batches, cook chorizo until cookedthrough, 7-8 minutes. (Be sureto let meat brown before turningand breaking it up into small pieceswith a spoon or spatula.) Seasonwith salt. DO AHEAD: Chorizo can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.Rewarm before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories432kcal
Protein25.1%
Fat68.07%
Carbs6.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.33
Glycemic Load
1.99
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.099564966948%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:432.32kcal
21.62%
Fat:32.72g
50.34%
Saturated Fat:12g
75.01%
Carbohydrates:7.39g
2.46%
Net Carbohydrates:5.33g
1.94%
Sugar:2.79g
3.1%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:1254.59mg
54.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.15g
54.3%
Vitamin C:67mg
81.22%
Vitamin B1:1.16mg
77.27%
Selenium:38.23µg
54.61%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.61%
Vitamin A:2165.06IU
43.3%
Vitamin B3:7.5mg
37.51%
Phosphorus:301.58mg
30.16%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26%
Zinc:3.65mg
24.32%
Potassium:679.35mg
19.41%
Vitamin B12:1.06µg
17.64%
Iron:2.64mg
14.69%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.37%
Vitamin B5:1.22mg
12.17%
Magnesium:46.91mg
11.73%
Vitamin K:9.72µg
9.26%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.9%
Copper:0.17mg
8.42%
Fiber:2.06g
8.26%
Folate:19.8µg
4.95%
Calcium:44.92mg
4.49%
Source:Epicurious