Best Chorizo Sausage Recipes

HOMEMADE CHORIZO SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the oregano, cumin, paprika, cayenne and cinnamon and cook 1 minute. Add the vinegar and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the onion-spice mixture from the heat. Transfer to a blender, add 1/4 cup cold water and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
• Add the ground pork to the onion-spice mixture and gently mix to combine. Mix in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
• To cook the chorizo, form the pork mixture into 8 patties. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the patties and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

MUSSELS STEAMED WITH CHORIZO SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In large, deep sauté pan or casserole (5 quarts or larger), warm olive oil over medium heat and add chorizo, garlic and leek. Sauté until leek is transparent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add mussels, thyme, oregano and tomatoes. Stir well.
• Add wine and stock to sauté pan. Cover, and cook over medium heat until the mussels open, 6 to 8 minutes. Uncover pan, and simmer for a few minutes to reduce liquid by half. Add butter, and stir quickly with a fork to emulsify it into the sauce.
• Transfer contents of pan to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and crushed peppercorns, and salt to taste. Serve with thick slices of toasted garlic bread.

CHORIZO CON HUEVOS (SPICY MEXICAN SAUSAGE WITH EGGS)

Steps:

• Place chorizo sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Stir eggs into the sausage; cook and stir until eggs are set and scrambled with the chorizo, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Warm corn tortillas on an electric skillet until they are heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Place egg and chorizo into corn tortillas.

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHORIZO SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Scoop the chorizo out of the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate. Wipe the skillet out with a paper towel.
• Return the skillet to medium to medium-low heat and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, about 2 to 4 minutes more depending on the desired firmness of the eggs. Serve immediately.

CHORIZO SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Break the colorin chiles into 3 pieces, and put them and the deArbol peppers in a bowl.
• Pour the boiling water over them and let them sit until they're re-hydrated and soft.
• Place the re-hydrated chiles together with the liquid into a food processor and add the garlic, oregano, cumin, black pepper, sugar, vinegar, tequila, and salt, and process until the mixture is smooth.
• Place ground pork and the liquid mixture into a sturdy electric mixer (such as a KitchenAid) and mix well.
• When secured in a sealed container, this chorizo keeps well in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. I usually let it sit in the fridge for a couple of days to let the flavors meld, then divide it into smaller portions of 3 to 4 ounces (that's about two servings) and freeze it. If you have casings, you can also stuff it into those and smoke it - very tasty!

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CHORIZO SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the pasta in salted, boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
• Add the cherry tomatoes to a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until visibly plump and softened.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Saute the chorizo in a saute pan until crisp. Remove.
• Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil. Continue to whisk constantly. Stir while adding the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the cheese; reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases.
• Pour the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Add to a 3-quart casserole dish. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes. Top with reserved cheese and the fried onions. Bake for 35 minutes. Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking if refrigerated.

SAVORY CHORIZO SAUSAGE, RICE & BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown sausage (10 to 12 minutes).
• Add onion and garlic. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened (4 to 5 minutes).
• Add remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
• Reduce heat to low; continue cooking 12 to 15 minutes.
• Scoop into individual bowls and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

CHORIZO (MEXICAN SAUSAGE)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Chill before using.

CHORIZO OR HOMEMADE MEXICAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Place meat in a large bowl.
• Have everything cool.
• Break up the meat, sprinkle evenly with the rest of the ingredients.
• Make sure everything is evenly mixed by kneading the mixture with your hands.
• At this point the chorizo will keep for at least a couple weeks in your refrigerator, Or let it season for a couple days in your refrigerator, then wrap it in small packages, (3-4 ounces is about right for two people), and it will freeze fine for months.
• It can also be stuffed into casings and smoked like any other pork sausage.

CHORIZO SAUSAGE CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a nonstick Dutch oven, saute the corn, onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, sherry, bay leaves, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes. Discard bay leaves., Cool slightly. In a food processor, process soup in batches until blended. Return all to pan. Stir in sausage and cream; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese, red pepper and green onions.

CHICKEN WITH RED CHILE SAUCE AND SAUSAGE (POLLO CON SALSA ROJO Y CHORIZO)

Steps:

• Remove the stems, seeds, and membranes from the ancho chiles and guajillo chiles, then soak in hot water until softened, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove the stems from the tomatoes, then cut a shallow X on the bottom. Drop the tomatoes into the water, and cook uncovered until the skin begins to peel off, about 30 seconds. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the tomatoes are cold, peel the skin off. Drain chiles and transfer to a blender along with the peeled tomatoes, garlic, onion, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
• Heat 1/2 of the corn oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the chile mixture, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt. Heat the remaining corn oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken legs in 2 batches and remove from the skillet.
• Stir the chorizo into the same skillet; cook and stir until the chorizo is evenly browned. Drain any excess oil and stir in 1 cup of the chile sauce. Return the chicken to the skillet, along with the remaining chile sauce. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until chicken is tender, 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

CHORIZO SAUSAGE SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Blend the pork, pork fat, and seasonings together. Refrigerate 1-2 days to allow the spices and meat to infuse together.
• With the cold coarse attachment of the meat grinder work the seasoned pork through the grinder. Send 1/2 of the mixture through the grinder a second time. Mix thoroughly. Stuff the casings using a funnel and tie at desired link size. Prick the sausages so they do not burst while cooking.

PAELLA CUBANA CON CHORIZO, MARISCO Y POLLO (CUBAN PAELLA WITH SAUSAGE, SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN)

Steps:

• 1. STEP 1-STARTING YOUR PAELLA: You will need a paellera or large covered pot.
• 2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high in the paellera. Lightly brown the chicken pieces on both sides, then place the sausage (chorizo) while the chicken is frying. Once the chicken is browned on both sides, remove the chicken and sausage and place them in a large bowl.
• 3. Next place the onions, green bell peppers and garlic in the paellera and saute until the onion is translucent.
• 4. Add the salt, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and wine to the paellera. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• 5. Add the chicken, sausage, rice, water, bay leafs, peas and saffron to the paellera. Stir in all the ingredients well. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for half an hour. The rice should be tender at this point.
• 6. STEP 2-THE FISH PREPARATION: While the rice is cooking, prepare the seafood.
• 7. Heat extra olive oil in a large pan, and saute a few extra sausage pieces in the olive oil. Remove the sausage, then saute the shrimp, pieces of lobster, mahi-mahi and scallops for a couple of minutes.
• 8. Remove the seafood, and mix into the paellera, stirring all of the seafood into the rice.
• 9. Remove paellera from stove, and place in the oven (preheat to 350 degrees). Bake for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
• 10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and serve. You may also garnish with sliced red bell peppers, asparagus spears and tomatoes . Enjoy!

ARROZ CON CHORIZO (RICE AND SPANISH SAUSAGE) RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Place Chorizo in a covered skillet with 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil on medium low heat, turning until they are done. When the chorizo is browned, place on paper towels. When cooled, slice thinly, place on the side when done. Cook rice with spices: Olive Oil, Adobo, Tomato Paste, Bijol, Sason, Sofito as per manufacturers directions. When rice is done, add sliced Chorizo and cup of peas. Mix and continue to warm rice for 15 minutes more. Serve warm. Enjoy!

CHORIZO SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat until it is golden and has released its fat.
• Add the onion, carrot, celery, leek, bay leaves, thyme and garlic to the pan and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add the sliced mushrooms, and cook a few more minutes until mushrooms have softened.
• Meanwhile, brown the sausages, then cut them into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Add the wine, stock and sausages to the pan and bring to the boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes. Give it a stir from time to time, and add a little more red wine or stock if necessary.
• At the end of this time, add the lentils.
• Fold in the spinach and parsley and cook until wilted.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve piping hot.

CHICKEN AND CHORIZO SAUSAGE GUMBO

Steps:

• First make the roux. To make roux, heat oil in saucepan. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until flour turns a dark brown.
• Be careful not to burn. Set aside.
• In another saucepan, saute sausage, onions, green and red bell peppers, garlic and celery in garlic butter for approximately 10 minutes;.
• Stir in roux, canned tomatoes and seasonings and let simmer for 20 minutes. Slowly stir in 1 litre chicken broth and.
• simmer to reduce stock for about 2 hours. Adjust with water or chicken stock to taste. Add the raw chicken about 5-10 minutes before serving and let it cook in the gumbo. Serve over hot rice.

CHORIZO SAUSAGE EGG BAKE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat your oven to375 degrees. Now we need to prepare the Spaghetti Squash before baking it. I decided to include directions on how to do this since some of you have not made Spaghetti Squash before. It is very simple. Slice the Squash in half lengthwise and in the center you will see seeds and some slimy strands, just like the inside of a pumpkin. You need to scoop that out with a spoon 2. Now just put the Spaghetti Squash on a baking tray and cook for about 35-40 minutes. The Squash should be fork tender. 3. When it is done remove it from the oven and allow it to cool. 4. While waiting for the Squash to cool lets cook the Onions and Sausage. Remove the Sausage from the casing and crumble it into a large frying pan. Add the diced Onions into the same pan. 5. Cook until the Sausage is browned and the Onions are tender. 6. Drain off any excess grease and allow the Onions and Sausage to cool. 7. Back to our Spaghetti Squash! It should be cool enough to handle now so grab a fork and merely drag it across the inner surface and you will see it comes out of the skin looking like spaghetti or shredded potatoes as you see here. 8. Continue until you have removed all the flesh from the shell. You should get about 4-5 cups. 9. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Add the Spaghetti Squash into the pan in an even layer. 10. Next we are going to add the Sausage and Onion to the pan in an even layer on top of the Spaghetti Squash. 11. Now add the Green Chiles and Black Olives over the Sausage in an even layer. 12. It is Salsa time! Spread the Salsa evenly in the pan using a spatula. 13. Now sprinkle 1 & 1/2 Cups of the Cheese evenly on top of the Salsa 14. In a medium size bowl, whisk together the Eggs and Heavy Cream. 15. Pour the Egg mixture evenly over the Cheese layer in the pan. 16. Now top the Egg layer with the remaining Cheese (1 & 1/2 Cups). 17. Now cover the pan and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. 18. After the Egg Bake Casserole has chilled for 6-8 hours, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Bake the Egg Bake Casserole for 50-60 minutes uncovered. 19. You will know when the Egg Bake Casserole is done when it is bubbly the Cheese is all melted and slightly browned on the edges. 20. Let the Egg Bake Casserole cool for 3-4 minutes before cutting into it. Just like lasagna, you don't want all your fillings to fall out when you cut it. Serve this with a side of Sour Cream and a little hot sauce if you are so bold! By the way if you are on a low carb diet....this fits right in! Recipe by: Hot Dish Homemaker

THE NEELY'S SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CHORIZO SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2. Cook the pasta in salted, boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
• 3. Add the cherry tomatoes to a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until visibly plump and softened.
• 4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Saute the chorizo in a saute pan until crisp. Remove. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil. Continue to whisk constantly. Stir while adding the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the cheese; reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases.
• 5. Pour the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Add to a 3-quart casserole dish. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes. Top with reserved cheese and the fried onions. Bake for 35 minutes. Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking if refrigerated.

TOFU CHORIZO " SAUSAGE"

Steps:

• Press the tofu; slice the block of tofu into 1/2 inch slices, and lay them out on a clean dish towel. Cover with another clean towel, and place a large baking sheet on top. Weight the sheet down with a large can or two, and leave tofu to drain for an hour.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Tear the chiles into large pieces, discarding the stems and most of the seeds.
• Toast the chile pieces in the hot skillet, pressing down on them occasionally They will blister and turn a lighter shade.
• When the chiles are toasted, place them in a food processor along with the garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin seeds, salt, pepper flakes, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Process until this is all finely ground.
• Add the vinegar, peanut butter and 1/4 cup of the vegetable stock and process until smooth. Add the rest of the vegetable stock. Transfer this mixture to a saucepan, and place over medium high heat.
• Crumble the drained tofu into the saucy mixture and turn the heat down to medium low. Cook over medium low heat until fairly dry and crumbly looking, at least 20 minutes. Stir frequently, this can stick.
• Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

TAPAS STYLE SPANISH RIOJA MARINATED CHORIZO SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Prick the sausages all over and place into a dish.
• Pour the wine over the sausages, then add the black peppercorns and crumbled bay leaves - cover and leave to steep in the marinade for 24 hours.
• Drain the chorizo sausage and cook them on a well oiled, medium-hot griddle pan for about 6 minutes each side, or until evenly browned and crispy.
• Slice the sausages thickly and skewer with a toothpick.
• Serve alongside other tapas style dishes, such as olives, cubes of cheese and crusty bread.
• This recipe can also be cooked on the barbeque - to great effect!