Chorizo (Mexican Sausage)

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork butt
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon or less ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon or less cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

Instructions

1. Mix together the ground pork butt and vinegar
2. In another bowl, mix together all the spices and garlic. Add to the ground pork butt and mix well.
3. Refrigerate in an airtight container overnight. This allows the flavors to meld.
4. Leave loose or pack into sausage casings.

Notes

The chorizo may also be frozen.

Attribution

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