Receta de Chorizo Fresco Casero

Ingredientes

• 2 pounds fresh pork sausage
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (or more)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground bay leaf (or sage)
• 1/4 cup vinegar (red wine or cider is my preference)

Preparación

1. 1

   Put the fresh pork sausage into a large bowl and add the vinegar. Mix the vinegar into the sausage with a hand mixer.

2. 2

   Into a smaller bowl, measure all of the dry seasonings for the chorizo and blend together. Sprinkle the chorizo seasoning over the pork sausage and mix with the hand mixer until all of the ingredients are incorporated, evenly.

3. 3

   Divide the pork into four 1/2 pound (or 8 1/4 pound) servings. Shape into patties, wrap, and freeze what you are not going to use right away.

4. 4

   It will keep in the refrigerator for 5 days before cooking.