Mexican Chorizo Recipe

Name: Mexican Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs pork butt; 1 1/2 oz salt; 1 1/2 oz ground chili powder; 2 1/2 tsp oregano; 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 oz garlic, peeled and minced; 2 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp ground clover; 4 oz sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 2 oz sherry

Servings: persons

5 lbs pork butt
1 1/2 oz salt
1 1/2 oz ground chili powder
2 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 oz garlic, peeled and minced
2 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground clover
4 oz sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 oz sherry

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Cut the pork butt into cubes, and chill well, until nearly frozen. Grind pork through the coarse plate of a meat grinder into a mixing bowl resting over an ice bath. Toss pork with combined seasonings. Mix on low speed for 1 min, gradually adding vinegar and sherry. Continue to mix on medium speed until the sausage mixture is sticky to touch, 45 seconds. Place in refrigerator. If using casings, soak in warm water, following the diredtions on the package. Set up your sausage stuffer, and spread some shortening on the funnel to help the casings move easily. Rinse casings and slice onto funnel. tie a knot at bottom end of casing. Place meat into the grinder base, and use paddle to push meat through, taking care not ot overfill casing. Tie knot in top end. Pinch middle to form 2 links. prick sausage with clean knife to remove any air pockets. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze immediately

1409

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

154

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs pork butt, 1 1/2 oz salt, 1 1/2 oz ground chili powder, 2 1/2 tsp oregano, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chorizo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Chorizo

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