Best Chorizo Elote Cafe Recipes

CHORIZO - ELOTE CAFE

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From Jeff Smedstad, Chef and Owner of the Elote Cafe, Sedona, AZ. This recipe includes his recipe for "The Cure" spice rub blend. Once everything is combined, allow the chorizo to cure for 6 hours up to 4 days before cooking. Prep time = making Cure seasoning, prepping & combining all ingredients. Cook time = 6 hour chill time, so plan ahead.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Time 7h

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 lbs ground pork
2 tablespoons spices, The Cure see ingredients listed below as dry rub seasoning
1 tablespoon chipotle chile, ground
1 tablespoon chile, negro ground
2 tablespoons ancho chilies, ground
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon mexican cinnamon
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, not fresh
dry rub seasonings, The Cure
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon allspice
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Make "The Cure" spice rub blend. NOTE: You will be using 2 Tablespoons in this recipe. Store the remaining in an airtight container and use whenever a recipe calls for using a rub for your chicken, duck, rabbit, etc.
Mix all ingredients together well in a large bowl, kneading as you would for bread dough. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate or uncover to air dry, if you can stand the pungent smell in your fridge. It will allow it to become more flavorful.
Allow the mixture to be refrigerated for at least 6 hours or as long as 4 days, so the chorizo ripens.
Cook in a frying pan, drain off the excess fat. (*Save the fat for making your own refried beans).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1699.2, Fat 98.8, SaturatedFat 36.2, Cholesterol 327.2, Sodium 57018.1, Carbohydrate 124.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 108, Protein 80.4

ELOTE APPETIZER FROM THE ELOTE CAFE

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I had the pleasure of dining in The Elote Cafe in Sedona and met Chef Jeff Smedstad, formerly of Los Sombreros in Scottsdale. Reservations are not accepted and his foodie fans start lining up at 4:30, just to get a seat! I loved the food so much, I bought his cookbook and had it autographed. P.S. Jeff, you rocked my world too! ;^P ___ *Prep time is based on grilling, shucking, cooling.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 ears corn, husks intact
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cholula brand hot sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled for garnish
2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped, for garnish
pure ground red chili pepper, for garnish
crispy tortilla chips, for scooping

Steps:

Over a medium-high grill, roast the corn until the husks are well charred, about 5 minutes. Turn occasionally so as not to burn the side contacting the direct heat.
Set the roasted ears aside until cool enough to handle, then shuck them.
Cut the kernels off the cob.
When ready to eat, mix the mayo, hot sauce, lime juice, pepper, salt and chicken stock in a sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the corn kernels and warm through,.
Pour into a bowl and garnish with the cheese, cilantro and ground chili.
Serve immediately with crispy tortilla chips.