Lean Chorizo Recipes

LEAN HOMEMADE CHORIZO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add all ingredients and use your hands to thoroughly work the spices into the pork until uniform in color and texture.
• Chorizo can be refrigerated, covered, up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap 1/2 to 1 pound of chorizo in plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil. Freeze up to 6 months. Marking the weight and date on the wrapping will make identification easier. Thaw in your refrigerator or microwave oven prior to using.

CHORIZO

Steps:

• Place the ground meats in a large bowl and add the crushed garlic and the salt. Add the vinegar and mix well. Sprinkle the pepper and ground spices over the mixture and blend well. Add the white wine and sugar. Mix well.
• Place the ground chile powder in a small bowl and add the boiling water, stir well to make a paste. Work the paste into the meat mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• In a hot skillet, cook the chorizo, making sure to break up all the lumps.
• Serving suggestions: as a stuffing for chicken or with eggs .

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Steps:

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• Prepare ingredients according to the recipe.
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HOMEMADE MEXICAN CHORIZO

Steps:

• Combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, coriander, oregano, red pepper flakes, ground cloves and black pepper in mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
• Add cider vinegar and stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Add ground meat and knead until spice mixture is well incorporated into the meat.
• You can use the chorizo immediately, but for best flavor development, place chorizo mixture in an airtight container and store overnight in fridge.
• Form chrizo meat into small patties or just scramble and fry the meat in a skillet until done.