Spanish style chorizo

10 pounds

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8poundsLean pork, cubed
2poundsPork fat, cubed
5tablespoonsSalt
2tablespoonsFine grind black pepper
3tablespoonsCayenne
1tablespoonCoarsley crushed red pepper
2tablespoonsFinely minced garlic
1teaspoonCumin seed
1teaspoonCrushed oregano
2tablespoonsSugar
1teaspoonFennel seed
¼cupRed wine vinegar
¾cupBrandy
½teaspoonAscorbic acid
1teaspoonSaltpeter
6Feet medium hog casings

Directions

Grind meat and fat separately through the coarse disk and mix together. Sprinkle remaining ingredients on the meat and mix thoroughly. Cure in the refrigerator 24 hours. Prepare casings, stuff and tie off into 4" links. Hang to dry for about 8 weeks.

Source: Home Sausage Making by Charles G. Reavis ISBN: 0-88266-477-8 Typed by Carolyn Shaw 12-94.

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 12-03-94