Sonora Chorizo
- 5 lb. pork butt, coarse ground
- 3 teaspoons, salt
- 1 tablespoon, ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon, cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons, fresh oregano
- 8 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 onion, large, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chili peppers, crushed
- 1 cup wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons, paprika
- 2 teaspoons, crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons, chili powder
- Mix all ingredients, except the ground pork, in a large bowl.
- When all the ingredients are well mixed, make a well in the ground pork and add the contents of the bowl.
- Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients throughout the ground pork.
- When fully mixed, stuff into natural hog casings, without overstuffing the casings.
- Make sure all the air is out of the casings.
- If a small pocket of air is noticed, using a pin, puncture the casing to allow the air to escape.
- Air inside the sausage will cause it to spoil faster.
- Once the casings are full, refrigerate the Chorizo, covered, for at least 24 hours before cooking.
- This allows all the flavors to blend well.
- To cook, add some Chorizo to a fry pan of water.
- Bring to a full boil, and lower heat to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Drain off any remaing water and brown sausage well.
- This sausage is an extremely HOT sausage!
- However, I find it makes a great breakfast of Chorizo and eggs!
pork butt, salt, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, fresh oregano, garlic, onion, chili peppers, wine vinegar, paprika, red pepper, chili powder
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/22168 (may not work)