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    Homemade Green Chorizo

    May 26, 2017 By Patrick 4 Comments

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    As promised, here's the easiest way to make some homemade green chorizo.  I've been eating this all week and I think it's a good option for anyone who likes a bit of chorizo with their eggs, or in some tacos, or on pizza 🙂

    We're using the same express style that we used in our Red Chorizo recipe so it's worth checking that out if you haven't read it yet, but I'll hit all the key points in this post too.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    Homemade Green Chorizo Recipe

    Remember, it's the fat that makes sausage taste like sausage.   And one of the advantages of building your own batch is that it makes it easy to control how much fat you have in your chorizo (sausage).

    Back fat is frequently used to increase the fat content of sausage.   For reference, here's what pork back fat looks like.

    pork back fat slab for homemade lard

    That's two pounds of back fat that we used to render some lard at home.  More details on that here.

    But remember, this is the express version of homemade chorizo.  So instead of driving to a butcher to buy some back fat, you can get by using a fatty cut of ground pork.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    That's two pounds of ground pork shoulder with plenty of fatty bits.  Using a cut like this puts us in the sausage realm while keeping the fat content lower.

    If your choices for ground pork look monochrome without any white bits then you might want to consider adding some fat, or finding a different cut of ground pork.

    Okay enough fat talk, this is green chorizo after all so what makes it green?  Poblanos and serranos give it a healthy dose of spice, while cilantro and parsley give it a vibrant, lighter flavor.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    Roasting the poblanos takes the longest so it's best to start with that.   Give them a good rinse and put them in the oven at 400F.

    This Roasted Poblano Quesadilla recipe is a great example of the rich, otherworldly flavor that Mexican cuisine can generate by using just a few simple ingredients. And it's served with Avocado Salsa Verde! mexicanplease.com

    They'll need about 20-25 minutes total roasting time.  You are welcome to flip them over once halfway through.

    This Roasted Poblano Quesadilla recipe is a great example of the rich, otherworldly flavor that Mexican cuisine can generate by using just a few simple ingredients. And it's served with Avocado Salsa Verde! mexicanplease.com

    Once roasted, pull off as much of the skin as you can but don't worry about getting every last bit.

    Cut off the stems and de-seed the poblanos.  It's okay if you have a few seeds straggling behind.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    Add these to a blender along with:

    1/2 bunch cilantro
    1/2 bunch parsley
    2-3 serrano peppers
    4 cloves garlic
    2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
    1/2 teaspoon cumin
    2 teaspoons salt
    freshly cracked pepper
    1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    splash of water

    You can discard the bottom, thicker stems of the cilantro and parsley.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    Blend until combined but it's okay to leave it a little bit chunky.

    Add the blender mixture to 2 lbs. of ground pork.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    Use a spoon or your hands to thoroughly combine the pork and the poblano mixture.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    And since this is the express version we aren't going to bother building links out of this batch.  Ziplocs with a half pound in each will work just fine.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    Put one in the fridge where it will keep for a few days, and put the others in the freezer where they'll be good for at least a month.

    And if you can't wait to try it then build a little patty and fry it up in some oil or butter.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    You can cook it as you would any other sausage.  Give it 3-5 minutes on each side over medium-high heat and crumble it into bits if you want it to cook faster.

    You're left with a vibrant, spicy chorizo that will work wonders in tacos and egg dishes.  And pizza 🙂  So good!

    Give this green chorizo recipe a try, it's a versatile meat to have in your fridge and gives you quick access to loads of satisfying meals.  Sound good?

    Buen Provecho.

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. It's surprisingly easy to make too! mexicanplease.com

    Homemade Green Chorizo

    Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. Be sure to use a fatty cut of ground pork. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 173kcal
    Author: Patrick Calhoun | Mexican Please

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. ground pork
    • 2 poblano peppers
    • 1/2 bunch cilantro
    • 1/2 bunch parsley
    • 2-3 serrano peppers
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • freshly cracked pepper
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
    • splash water

    Instructions

    • Rinse the poblanos.  Roast them in the oven at 400F for 20-30 minutes.  You can flip them over once halfway through the roasting period if you want.
    • De-stem and de-seed the poblanos, adding them to a blender.
    • Rinse the serrano peppers and cut off the stems.  Add them to the blender.  
    • Rinse the cilantro and parsley.  Twist off the thicker, bottom portions of the stems and discard.  Add the cilantro and parsley to the blender along with 4 cloves of peeled garlic, 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoons salt, freshly cracked pepper, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, and a splash of water.  Combine thoroughly.
    • Add blender mixture to 2 lbs. ground pork in a mixing bowl.  Use a spoon or your hands to combine. 
    • Store in 1/2 lb. chunks using Ziplocs.  I keep one in the fridge where it will keep for a few days and store the others in the freezer.

    Notes

    You can use 3 serrano peppers if you want a fiery version.
     
    Be sure to buy a fatty cut of ground pork.   Without enough fat it won't taste like sausage/chorizo.   Adding additional back fat is always an option too. 
     
    Cook as you would any other sausage.  Using a dollop of oil or butter, give it 3-5 minutes per side in a skillet over medium-high heat.  Crumble into bits to cook it faster. 
     
    Don't sweat it if you don't have Mexican oregano.  You can use regular oregano or omit it altogether. 
    Like this recipe?Click the stars above to rate it or leave a comment down below! @mexplease

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    1. Norm

      June 09, 2023 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent. I added a 1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander and a bit extra garlic. Good heat.

      Reply
      • Patrick

        June 09, 2023 at 7:46 pm

        Thanks Norm!

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    2. low and slow

      January 13, 2020 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      I have make chorizo verde and use dried spinach powder to give it a awesome green color without changing the flavor profile.

      Reply
      • Patrick

        January 13, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        Hey thanks much for this tip!

        Reply

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