Chorizo

Chorizo

4 servings

Ingredients

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons mild chile powder (California chile)

2 tablespoons hot chile powder (New Mexico chile)

1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 tablespoon water

1 pound boneless pork

Directions

In a small bowl, mash garlic with salt to make a paste. Add chile powders. Crush oregano to fine crumbs and add to garlic mixture with vinegar and water. Grind pork with fine blade of meat grinder or food processor. Add garlic mixture; mix well. Cover tightly and refrigerate 24 hours to blend flavors. Chorizo may be stored in refrigerator 3-4 days before cooking. Freeze for longer storage. Makes 1 pound of chorizo

Nutrition FactsAmount Per Serving: Calories 165 - Calories from Fat 69Percent Total Calories From: Fat 42%, Protein 57%, Carbohydrate 2%Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 68mg, Sodium 628mg, Total Carbohydrate 1g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 23g, Vitamin A 6 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

Submitted by Jo