CHORIZO

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I love the flavor of chorizo but cannot stomach the thought of the variety meats traditionally used to make it. This is an authentic chorizo from the Mexican state of Sonora. I obtained the recipe from a gentleman named Bruce Moffitt and have since modified it slightly.

Provided by Matt Redmond

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons ground New Mexico chile
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¾ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
¾ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground pork, well chilled

Steps:

  • Combine chile powder, vinegar, oregano, water, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin seeds, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until the salt and sugar are dissolved in the liquids.
  • Break up pork in a bowl. Pour in spice mixture and knead thoroughly. Use immediately or refrigerate to let flavors meld, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Cook and stir in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1076.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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