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How Long Can Chorizo Stay in the Fridge

Homemade Chorizo Stay

Chorizo is a spicy Spanish sausage similar to Mexican salami, but it’s a little saltier and has a stronger flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Homemade Chorizo Stay
Servings: 4
Calories: 263kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Jar

Ingredients

  • 5 guajillo chiles
  • 2 ancho chiles
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ pounds ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add the guajillo and ancho chiles to the pot and let them boil for 8-10 minutes or until soft.
  • Drain the chilis from the water, retaining a few tablespoons of the water the chilis cooked in.
  • Blend the chilis, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, onion powder, thyme, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cloves in a blender until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the water you used to boil the chiles if the mixture is too dry and not pureeing smoothly, as needed. Simply add a little extra liquid if necessary to enable your blender to process the pepper mixture; you don't want the puree to be too thin. Discard any of the remaining water you don’t use.
  • Place the sauce on top of the pork in a big bowl. Add the oil and stir the sauce and meat until thoroughly mixed.
  • For 8–24 hours, cover and marinade the meat. Refrigerate the meat for up to 2-3 days (depending on the best by date on the raw meat) or freeze it in an air tight container (such a freezer friendly ziplock with extra air evacuated) for up to 6 months until ready to cook. Thaw before cooking if frozen.
  • To cook, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chorizo. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. Serve as is or in tacos or with eggs.

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Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5827IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg
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