Fresh Homemade Chorizo Recipe

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Fresh Homemade Chorizo
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Directions:

  1. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat.As skillet is heating clean chiles:remove stem and seeds tear into 2 or 3 pieces.
  2. Working in 2 or 3 batches,briefly toast chiles for about 3-5 seconds on each side,pressing down on the chiles with a metal spatula .It's ok if they are a little scorched in spots but they shouldn't burn -adjust heat if necessary.Place chiles in a small saucepan,cover with hot water and let soak about 30 minutes,covered,Discard water.
  3. Meanwhile return skillet to the stove over medium low heat.Add cumin seeds and toast,stirring often until a few begin to pop-you should smell them toasting and they should turn slightly darker.
  4. Transfer cumin seeds to a spice grinder along with cinnamon,cloves and bay leaf(if using).Grind to a fine powder.
  5. Coarsley chop the onion and place in a blender along with chiles,garlic and vinegar.Blend to a smooth paste.If the mixture is too dry to blend easily in your machine add more vinegar,1 tablespoon at the time, until the consistency is thin enough to blend.
  6. Mix pork,chile vinegar mix and all spices together.you may cook immediately as you would any chorizo or you may let it sit overnight,refridgerated ,to further develope the flavors.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 769.52 Kcal (3222 kJ)
Calories from fat 583.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.83g 100%
Cholesterol 54.42mg 18%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Potassium 299.03mg 6%
Total Carbs 32.83g 11%
Sugars 25.63g 103%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18%
Protein 11.26g 23%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 27.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 790.81 Kcal (3311 kJ)
Calories from fat 599.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.62g 100%
Cholesterol 55.93mg 18%
Sodium 835.49mg 34%
Potassium 307.3mg 6%
Total Carbs 33.73g 11%
Sugars 26.34g 103%
Dietary Fiber 4.62g 18%
Protein 11.57g 23%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 28mg 3%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 20
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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