Chorizo

Easy Homemade Mexican Chorizo
from: http://honestcooking.com/easy-homemade-mexican-chorizo-recipe/

 

 

Authentic in flavor, easy to make, and with ingredients you can trust.

Serves: 1½ pounds

Ingredients

• 1 lb coarsely ground lean pork
• 6 oz coarsely ground pork fat
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 tablespoons cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Place the meat in a large bowl and all  remaining ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture.
2. Place the chorizo in a colander or sieve over a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 days, daily squeezing out and discarding any liquid.
3. After 3 days, divide the meat up into 6 little 4 oz. loaves, wrap each one in plastic wrap and place the loaves in a freezer bag or wrap again in aluminum foil. You can also use wax or freezer paper.
4. The chorizo will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months. Storing it longer doesn’t really pose a safety concern, but the taste will suffer.
5. Makes 1½ pounds, divided into six 4 oz. servings.