Chorizo #2

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsTrimmed pork shoulder or loin; 1/2\"x1-3/4\" strips
½poundsTrimmed pork fat; cut similarly
1smallOnion; sliced
2Cloves (medium) garlic
5smallsDried red chili peppers
3Cloves
¾teaspoonCoriander seed
¾teaspoonCumin seed
2teaspoonsSalt
¾teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonDried oregano; crumbled
teaspoonGround red pepper
teaspoonCinnamon
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar

Directions

(Bon Appetit, March 1981)

Rinse sausage casings and soak in tepid water for 1 hour. Freeze pork and fat 30 minutes, then grind fat through fine blade of grinder and pork through coarse blade with onion and garlic.

Toast chilies, cloves, coriander and cumin seeds in heavy small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Crush coarsely in mortar. Stir into meat with salt, paprika, oregano, red pepper and cinnamon. Stir in vinegar 1 T. at a time. Cover and chill.

Stuff sausage mixture into casings. Tie or twist into 8 links 5-6 inches long. Hang in cool spot until dry or refrigerate on a rack, turning occasionally, for about 12-24 hours.

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