Chorizo

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Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 lb. hamburger (beef) or ground pork
  • salt
  • about 1/4 c. vinegar
  • 1/4 to 2/3 c. vinegar (add to taste)
  • 3 to 4 tsp. salt
  • 4 to 8 large cloves garlic (add to taste)
  • 2 to 4 level tsp. ground cumin (comino)
  • 1 to 2 level tsp. paprika
  • 2 to 4 level tsp. marjoram leaves
  • 1 to 2 level tsp. basil leaves
  • 2 to 4 tsp. whole oregano
  • 1 tsp. whole peppercorns
  • 4 to 5 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp. cilantro seed

Instructions

  1. Mix meat in a glass bowl with salt and a little vinegar (about 1/4 cup).
  2. May mix 1/2 beef and 1/2 pork.
  3. Put all the remaining ingredients in blender to liquefy.
  4. Heat blender stuff with a little oil (cover bottom of pan).
  5. Add salt to taste.
  6. Pour chile sauce into meat (in glass bowl) and mix until all red.
  7. Leave set out of refrigerator for at least overnight to absorb flavor. Stir/mix next morning and taste.
  8. Add salt if required.
  9. Leave set until the evening.
  10. Pour any liquid out (if any) that has risen to the top.
  11. Put bowl in refrigerator and use as needed, or wrap in freezer clear wrap (portions for 1, 2 or more persons) and freeze.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

549 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.3g 47% DV
Total Fat 21.9g 28% DV
Carbs 92.2g 34% DV
Fiber 34.4g 100% DV
Sugar 11.3g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10116.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2881.5mg 61% DV
Cholesterol 8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 797.5mcg 89% DV
Vitamin C 149.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 1250.8mg 96% DV
Iron 47mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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