Chorizo or Homemade Mexican Sausage Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs ground pork
3 1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp pure red chili powder
6 -20 small hot dried red chilies , tepine , thai dragon , pico de gallo or the like,crushed
4 -6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp dry oregano leaves
2 tsp whole cumin seeds, crushed
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp sugar
4 tbsp good cider or 4 tbsp wine vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp water

Directions:

Place meat in a large bowl.
Have everything cool.
Break up the meat, sprinkle evenly with the rest of the ingredients.
Make sure everything is evenly mixed by kneading the mixture with your hands.
At this point the chorizo will keep for at least a couple weeks in your refrigerator, Or let it season for a couple days in your refrigerator, then wrap it in small packages, (3-4 ounces is about right for two people), and it will freeze fine for months.
It can also be stuffed into casings and smoked like any other pork sausage.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	617.3 Kcal (2585 kJ)
Calories from fat	544.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.53g	93%
Cholesterol	69.74mg	23%
Sodium	885.1mg	37%
Potassium	519.07mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.47g	2%
Sugars	3.61g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.56g	6%
Protein	10.86g	22%
Vitamin C	85.4mg	142%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	42.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	356.89 Kcal (1494 kJ)
Calories from fat	314.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35g	93%
Cholesterol	40.32mg	23%
Sodium	511.72mg	37%
Potassium	300.1mg	11%
Total Carbs	4.32g	2%
Sugars	2.09g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	6%
Protein	6.28g	22%
Vitamin C	49.4mg	142%
Iron	0.7mg	7%
Calcium	24.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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