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     Title: CHORIZO (MEXICAN SAUSAGE) #1
Categories: Mexico, Ham/pork, Groundmeats, Sausage, Submitted
     Yield: 8 Servings

     2 lb Pork; lean, coarse grind
   1/4 lb Pork fat; chop fine
     2 tb Paprika
     2 tb Chili powder
     1 ts Pepper, black
   1/2 ts Cinnamon, ground
   1/2 ts Cloves, ground
   1/4 ts Coriander, ground
   1/4 ts Ginger; grated
     1 ts Oregano, dried, crushed
     1 ts Cumin, ground
     2 ts Salt
     6    Garlic cloves; crushed
   1/2 c  Vinegar, white
   1/2 c  Sherry, dry
     1    Sausage casing

   Combine pork meat and fat thoroughly. Add paprila,
 chili powder, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander,
 ginger, oregano, cumin, garlic, salt, vinegar and
 sherry (brandy may be substituted). Mix well with
 hands. Mixture may be stored in a crock in cool place
 for twenty-four hours, or better, for 2 or 3 days.
 Form into patties and saute.
   Alternatively the mixture may be forced into sausage
 casing and hung to dry in a cool place. This is best
 done in cold weather and hung in a breezy place to aid
 in drying.
   Unknown source.

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