Chorizo (mexican sausage) #1

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsPork; lean, coarse grind
¼poundsPork fat; chop fine
2tablespoonsPaprika
2tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonPepper, black
½teaspoonCinnamon, ground
½teaspoonCloves, ground
¼teaspoonCoriander, ground
¼teaspoonGinger; grated
1teaspoonOregano, dried, crushed
1teaspoonCumin, ground
2teaspoonsSalt
6Garlic cloves; crushed
½cupVinegar, white
½cupSherry, dry
1Sausage casing

Directions

Combine pork meat and fat thoroughly. Add paprila, chili powder, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, oregano, cumin, garlic, salt, vinegar and sherry (brandy may be substituted). Mix well with hands. Mixture may be stored in a crock in cool place for twenty-four hours, or better, for 2 or 3 days. Form into patties and saute.

Alternatively the mixture may be forced into sausage casing and hung to dry in a cool place. This is best done in cold weather and hung in a breezy place to aid in drying.

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