Turkey Chorizo, Revised

• 2 dried red chile peppers
• 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
• 2 teaspoons smoked salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon multicolored peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast

1. Place dried peppers in a mortar and grind into medium-sized pieces. Add oregano, salt, cumin, sugar, and peppercorns. Grind into a rough powder. Add garlic and continue to grind until a paste forms. Use a wooden spoon to mix the chile powder and paprika into the paste. Add the vinegar and water while stirring. Mix well.
2. Place ground turkey in a large bowl. Mix seasoning paste into turkey using your hands covered in clean rubber gloves. Allow mixture to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using in your favorite recipe.

red chile peppers, oregano, salt, ground cumin, white sugar, peppercorns, garlic, new mexico, paprika, apple cider vinegar, water, ground turkey

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/260345/turkey-chorizo-revised/ (may not work)