🌶️ How to make authentic Mexican Chorizo

Chorizo de toluca

Mexican chorizo, also known as Chorizo de Toluca, is one of the most iconic flavors of Mexican cuisine. Its deep red color, spicy aroma, and slightly hot flavor make it the perfect ingredient for tacos, scrambled eggs, quesadillas, or frijoles charros.

And even if you’re in Italy, you can easily make it at home! All you need are the right ingredients and a few simple tricks.

🥩 What Type of Meat to Ask for in Italy

Mexican chorizo is traditionally made with ground pork — ideally with a bit of fat to keep it juicy.

At your local Italian butcher, ask for:

• Maiale macinato (ground pork) — a mix of lean and fat meat (80/20).

• You can also use a half-and-half mix of pork and beef (maiale e manzo) for a milder flavor.

🌶️ Ingredients (for 1 kg of meat)

• 1 kg ground pork (or mixed pork and beef)

• 2 tbsp ancho chili powder

• 1 tbsp guajillo chili powder

• ½ tbsp chile de árbol (optional, for extra spice)

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup white vinegar

• 1 tsp Mexican oregano

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp sweet paprika

• 2 tsp salt

• (Optional) natural pork casing if you want to make sausage links

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Prepare the spice mix:In a large bowl, combine the ground chilies, garlic, spices, and vinegar. Mix until you form a smooth paste.

2. Add the meat:Add the ground meat to the mixture and knead with your hands (like making meatballs). Make sure all the meat is well coated with the adobo paste.

3. Let it rest:Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. This allows all the flavors to blend perfectly.

4. Shape the chorizo:You can cook it directly as loose meat (like “fresh chorizo”) or stuff it into casings for a traditional sausage shape.

5. Cook and enjoy:Cook over medium heat until nicely browned. Perfect for tacos, eggs, or quesadillas! 🌮🍳

💡 Mexsabores Tips

• You can use apple cider vinegar if you don’t have white vinegar.

• If you can’t find Mexican chilies, use a blend of sweet and spicy paprika for a similar flavor.

• Store your homemade chorizo in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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In our online store you’ll find:🌶️ Dried chilies (ancho, guajillo, de árbol)🧂 Authentic Mexican spices🌽 Tortillas and Maseca corn flour — perfect for your chorizo tacos!

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Are you ready to make your own chorizo? Tell us in the comments how it turned out and what dish you used it in 🔥