MEXICAN CHORIZO

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This is from the book "charcuteri" by Ruhlman. He is a super chef & good friend of Anthony Bourdain. Wish I could take credit cause its soo good!

Provided by steven sellards

Categories     Pork

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5# boneless ork shoulder butt, diced
3 Tbsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp ancho chile powder
1 Tbsp hot paprika
1 Tbsp chipotle powder,or cayenne powder
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp freshly grnd. black pepper
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 teasp. dried
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 Tbsp tequila, chilled
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar,chilled
10ft fl hog casing soaked in tepid water for30 min & rinsed

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except tequila & vinegar, toss to distribute seasonings, chill until ready to grind
  • 2. Grind the mixture through a small die into a bowl set in ice. Note: keep cold,Pork,chicken very suseptible to spoilage
  • 3. add the tequila & vinegar to meat mixture and mix w/paddle attachment untill all liquids are incorperated and mixture had developed a uniform sticky texture, about 1 min. on medium speed.
  • 4. Saute a mall portion of the sausage, taste & adjust seasonings if neccessary
  • 5. Either stuff into hog casings or wrap in plastic wrap the amount you may wish. I like 1/2lb. amounts if in bulk. If you want to link, approx. 6 inches. Saute until an internal temp of 150 degr F. is achieved, if loose, saute until cooked through
  • 6. yeild: About 5 # sausage;about 20 6in. links.

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