Entrees

Chorizo

Makes about 3 pounds of sausage or 15 to 16 sausage links

Chorizo

Makes about 3 pounds of sausage or 15 to 16 sausage links

Who knew that tasty chorizo was so easy to make at home?

Nutritional information per 4 ounce serving:Calories 201 (40% from fat)carb. 2g
pro. 27g
fat 9gsat. fat 3g
chol. 88mg
sod. 777mgcalc. 23mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 1 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne

Preparation

  1. Mix ingredients together well in a large stainless bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Once meat has rested, assemble the meat grinder fitted with the medium plate. Attach meat grinder to the mixer. Turn the stand mixer to Speed 3 and grind all ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  3. Form into patties, use crumbled or make into sausage links.