Chorizo Sausage Seasoning

Spices to make chorizo seasoning in a bowl with a small whisk.

5 from 3 votes

This homemade chorizo seasoning is a little smoky, with a bit of heat, packed with spices, and works for adding flavor to any meal.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings tablespoons

Calories 17kcal

Author Caitlin Self, MS, CNS, LDN

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons smoked paprika
2 Tablespoons salt optional - can wait to add until cooking time
1 Tablespoon ground ancho pepper or can sub with more cayenne
1 Tablespoon ground cayenne
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small glass container or spice jar and stir well too combine. Optional: I often leave the salt out and add it during cooking instead.
Use this to season a wide variety of foods!
To Make Chorizo: In a large bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons Chorizo Seasoning with 1 pound ground pork. Cook in a skillet as ground sausage or form into patties and fry each side until cooked through.

Notes

This recipe, with the salt, yields about 11 Tablespoons of Chorizo Sausage Seasoning. I recommend 1-2 Tablespoons per pound of ground pork.

If you do not have ancho chili powder, you can double the cayenne instead.

Ground coriander, the seed of the cilantro plant, is another commonly used spice in Mexican chorizo. This is not as readily available (to me) and is not included in this recipe. I encourage you to experiment with it when you have it on hand!

Nutrition Label: Please note that the nutrition label does not equal complete nutrition information. This label includes salt and assumes 1 tablespoon of seasoning will equal 4 servings (44 servings total).

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