Chorizo Mexican Style

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   Remove seeds and stems from dried peppers (I used kitchen shears) and boil in water until peppers are soft.

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   Remove peppers from water.

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   Discard water.

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   Blend peppers in a food processor using the vinegar for liquid.

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   Add garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano and black pepper to food process and blend until a smooth paste is formed.

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   Mix with meat and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours.

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   Refrigerate for 2 days mixing frequently.

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   Transfer to storage containers.

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   NOTE: If you are concerned about leaving meat out at room temperature for four hours, omit this step.

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    I listed this step since this was the orignal recipe and its the one I still follow.______If you do not have a food processor, a blender will work just fine_____I have used ground turkey instead of the pork for a lower fat version.

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    Keep in mind that it will have a bit of a different flavor and will not be as moist.

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    This works well when you are adding the turkey chorizo to other dishes rather then eating by itself.____I put the completed chorizo in freezer containers, seperated by the amount I would use at one time and freeze up to 2 months.___In the recipe I mention getting the pork in a coarse grind--this is when the butcher using a coarse or medium grind disc rather then a fine disc.

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    You can ask the butcher to do this--sometimes they call it a chili grind.

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    But if you can't find this, regular ground pork will be fine.

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    Its really just a texture preference.____If you cannot find the dried chile pasilla, then use all dried ancho chiles.

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    Seems that the dried ancho chile pods are easier to find.

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    But if you can find both, it really does add to the flavor.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.