CHORIZO SAUSAGE
Chorizo is a chile-garlic flavored sausage much loved in Mexico and the American Southwest, but most of the commercially-available kinds are made with beef byproducts (such as salivary glands) that don't appeal to many folks. Here's a great recipe that uses ground pork, instead. It is a fresh sausage, so cook it thoroughly. It's highly flavored, so a little goes a long way. It is convenient if it is wrapped and frozen in small packages. Chorizo can be used in many ways! For breakfast, saute it and add to scrambled eggs. Fry up some chorizo and add some beans and spices, or grits or potatoes. Add it cooked to your burrito or taco fillings. It also is good to add cooked to a red chile sauce, stew, or any other dishes you'd like to have a nice Mexican flavor.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Break the colorin chiles into 3 pieces, and put them and the deArbol peppers in a bowl.
- Pour the boiling water over them and let them sit until they're re-hydrated and soft.
- Place the re-hydrated chiles together with the liquid into a food processor and add the garlic, oregano, cumin, black pepper, sugar, vinegar, tequila, and salt, and process until the mixture is smooth.
- Place ground pork and the liquid mixture into a sturdy electric mixer (such as a KitchenAid) and mix well.
- When secured in a sealed container, this chorizo keeps well in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. I usually let it sit in the fridge for a couple of days to let the flavors meld, then divide it into smaller portions of 3 to 4 ounces (that's about two servings) and freeze it. If you have casings, you can also stuff it into those and smoke it - very tasty!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1410.6, Fat 95.5, SaturatedFat 35.2, Cholesterol 426.8, Sodium 4411.5, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3, Protein 118.6
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