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spring hill ranch's homemade mexican chorizo

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Recipe by
Wiley P
@WileyP
Sierra Vista, AZ

This chorizo is the Mexican version of the Spanish sausage, but be advised: It is very different from the Spanish version and rarely can one be substituted for the other. It is used in hundreds of dishes as a main ingredient and an additional thousands as a flavoring or spice. It is cooked in patties or more normally in bulk and then sprinkled on or mixed in as a seasoning. Sprinkle it on your huevos rancheros in the morning, in your frijoles refritos or in your stew in the evening. While it is traditionally made with pork, you can make it with beef or dark meat chicken as well.

yield 12 -20
prep time 15 Min
method Blend

Ingredients For spring hill ranch's homemade mexican chorizo

  • 1/2 c
    good water
  • 1/2 c
    red chile flakes
  • 3 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    medium-hot new mexico red chile powder*
  • *new mexico red chile powder is made from dried new mexico red chiles. it differs from most "chili" powders in that there are no other spices mixed in.
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried mexican oregano flakes
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cumin seed
  • 2 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 2 md
    garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 1/2-3 lb
    ground pork, 20-30% fat

How To Make spring hill ranch's homemade mexican chorizo

  • 1
    In a blender, combine the water, red pepper flakes, vinegar, chile powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, and garlic. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over the ground pork and gently mix it in by hand to thoroughly combine. Cover and refrigerate from overnight to 3 days. Pour off any water that accumulates. Use or freeze for future use.
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