Homemade Fresh Chorizo
Homemade Fresh Chorizo is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat a large dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chiles; toast, turning often, until just fragrant, about 1 minute.
Remove from pan and let cool.
Using kitchen scissors and working over a medium bowl, cut chiles into 1" rings, reserving seeds and discarding stems.
Cover with 1/2 cup hot water; let soak, stirring occasionally, until chiles are soft and pliable, about 10 minutes.
Transfer chiles with seeds and soaking liquid to a blender.
Add garlic, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper; pulse until a paste forms.
Combine pork and chile paste in a large bowl.
Gently mix until just blended (do not overwork the meat).
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Working in 2 batches, cook chorizo until cooked through, 7-8 minutes. (Be sure to let meat brown before turning and breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon or spatula.) Season with salt.
DO AHEAD: Chorizo can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Rewarm before serving.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.