Chorizo (Mexican Sausage) #1

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 day 30 min Prep: 1 day 10 min Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 355 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 pounds pork lean, coarse grind
1/4 pound pork fat chopped fine
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon cloves, ground
1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
1/4 teaspoon ginger grated
1 teaspoon oregano dried, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin ground
2 teaspoons salt
6 cloves garlic crushed
1/2 cup vinegar white
1/2 cup sherry dry
1 each sausage 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 sauté.

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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 155g
Amount per Serving
Calories 355 54% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.0g33%
 Saturated Fat 7.0g37%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 679mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g2%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g6%
 Sugars 0.0g
Protein 35.0g70%
Vitamin A 27%  Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 6%  Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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