This Mexican ingredient can transform basic scrambled eggs

Eating eggs for breakfast is a traditional American way to start the day, whether they're fried, scrambled, with bacon, in a sandwich, or as eggs Benedict for brunch, to name just a few options. They're also a common breakfast food in Mexico, where a popular morning dish gives scrambled eggs a special twist with Mexican chorizo.

Spicy raw sausage is usually made with pork, although it can also be made with beef, chicken, or even soy. That's the main difference from Spanish chorizo, which is dry-cured and can be eaten as is. It's one of the many types of meat ideal for a charcuterie board. The Mexican version developed from the foods that Spanish explorers brought to the Americas in the 16th century. The sausage evolved over time to incorporate local ingredients and preferred flavors.

Mexican chorizo ​​gets its reddish color from dried chiles, such as ancho, chipotle, and guajillo, which are mixed with the pork, giving it a spicy kick, and a tangy flavor from the added vinegar. It also contains garlic and other spices, like oregano, cumin, thyme, and paprika. The chorizo ​​meat is usually removed from the casing before cooking, resulting in a crumbly texture similar to ground meat. Adding it to scrambled eggs with chorizo ​​brings an intense flavor and a spicy kick to the more subtle taste of the eggs. This can be further enhanced by cooking them in the rendered chorizo ​​fat instead of just butter or oil, as they will absorb some of its delicious spiciness. The crumbled chorizo ​​also creates a contrasting texture with the softness of the eggs.

Where to find chorizo ​​and how to improve your scrambled eggs

Two chorizo ​​brands sold in the United States that are top sellers at Walmart, and which also boast excellent customer reviews, are Cacique and V&V Supremo. They were also mentioned as top brands on Reddit, where one person wrote, "Cacique pork chorizo ​​is my favorite. I used to make it myself, but I like this one almost as much." Another person commented, "We like Supremo... it tastes similar to any chorizo ​​I've had in Mexico and at restaurants here." You can also find authentic chorizo ​​at a Mexican food store or try making Mexican chorizo ​​at home.