Mexican Pork Sausages with Potatoes
8 servings
50 minutes
Pork sausages with Mexican-style potatoes are a vibrant dish that intertwines rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine. Chorizo made from pork mince with a fragrant spice mix creates deep heat and spiciness. Cilantro, garlic, cumin, and oregano add characteristic freshness and zest, while paprika and chili give the dish a pleasant sharpness. Red potatoes fried to a golden crust absorb the meat's juices, creating an appetizing texture. This dish not only warms with its rich flavor palette but is also perfect for cozy family dinners or parties with friends. It is best served hot with fresh herbs and lime for added brightness and pairs well with Mexican tortillas and chilled drinks.
1
Preparing chorizo filling. Fry the chili peppers, place them in a bowl, and pour 3 cups of boiling water over them. Let the peppers absorb the moisture. After 15 minutes, drain the water, saving 3/4 cup.
- Chili pepper: 12 pieces
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 glass
2
Place the peppers with the liquid in a blender bowl, add cilantro, vinegar, paprika, salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, and garlic. Blend until smooth. Transfer the puree to a dish and add finely chopped fat and minced meat. Mix, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
- Chili pepper: 12 pieces
- Chopped cilantro (coriander leaf): 70 g
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 glass
- Paprika: 2 tablespoons
- Dried oregano: 1 tablespoon
- Ground caraway: 2 teaspoons
- Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 6 cloves
- Pork fatback: 250 g
- Ground pork: 1 kg
3
Boil water in a pot. Peel and chop the potatoes into large pieces. Cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes, drain the water and set aside. In a pan, heat 3 tablespoons of canola oil over high heat.
- Red potatoes: 1 kg
- Canola oil: 1 glass
4
Place 500 g of cooked minced meat and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring and breaking up large clumps of meat. Transfer the fried meat to a dish. Pour the remaining oil into the pan and fry the boiled potatoes with finely chopped onions.
- Ground pork: 1 kg
- Canola oil: 1 glass
- Red potatoes: 1 kg
- Onion: 1 head
5
Cook until golden brown and add the fried minced meat. Season with salt and pepper, serve on the table. Enjoy your meal!
- Ground pork: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste