Homemade Chorizo Seasoning
A smoky, warm chorizo seasoning made with simple spices. Use it to make homemade chorizo with ground pork, beef, turkey, or chicken, or keep it on hand as an everyday seasoning for eggs, potatoes, vegetables, and more.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to heat
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
Instructions
Seasining Blend
- Make the seasoning blend.Add all spices to a small bowl.Mix until fully combined.For a more uniform blend, add the mixture to a spice grinder and pulse once or twice. This step is optional but helps the flavors come together.Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
To Make Chorizo
- Season the meat.Add 2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend to 1 pound of ground meat. This can be pork, beef, turkey, or chicken.Mix the seasoning into the meat until evenly distributed.Add the vinegar.Pour in 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 5% acidity.Mix again until the meat becomes slightly sticky and well combined. This step is what gives chorizo its signature flavor.Rest the mixture.Cover the seasoned meat and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight for best flavor.This allows the spices to fully develop.Use in any recipe that calls for chorizo.
Notes
- Use 2 tablespoons seasoning and 2 tablespoons vinegar per pound of meat.Without vinegar, this works as a smoky, all-purpose seasoning.Use 1 to 2 teaspoons as a general seasoning for eggs, potatoes, vegetables, or ground chicken.
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