Homemade Chorizo Seasoning

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4.75 from 4 votes

Homemade Chorizo Seasoning

This easy Chorizo Spice recipe is a great base for making pork chorizo or even sprinkled over vegetables.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Breakfast, Entree

Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican American

Keyword: chorizo seasoning, chorizo seasoning recipe, chorizo spice recipe

Servings: cups

Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge

Cost: $4.00

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika (regular, not smoked)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon granulated garlic (If you use garlic powder use ½ teaspoon)
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (Substitute with regular or Turkish if you don't have Mexican)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

In a medium size bowl combine all the dried spices with a whisk until incorporated. Use or store. See ratio for meat in the notes section.
If storing, place into an air tight jar like a mason jar for up to six months in a cool dark cupboard.

Notes

Ratio: Plan 1/4 cup of chorizo spice blend for every pound of meat or other protein you plan to use this spice blend on. See our recipe for pork chorizo for additional ingredients like red wine vinegar.

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