HOMEMADE CHORIZO

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***Note*** I reduced the salt to 1 teaspoon as the reviewers said it was too salty. This is a recipe that came out of a little cookbook called "Secrets to Cooking TEXMEX." I have not made this recipe yet, but plan to. Enjoy

Provided by brian48195

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground lean pork
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place ground pork in large bowl.
  • Add ingredients in the order that they are listed and mix well by hand.
  • Let mixture cure by covering and placing in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
  • Check every 12 hours and poor off any excess liquid that has drained off the meat.
  • Cook or freeze the chorizo.
  • Note: If pork was very lean, fry chorizo in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil or a tablespoon of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 353.9, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 10.5

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