Extra Lean Mexican Chorizo Food

HOMEMADE MEXICAN CHORIZO

Steps:

• Combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, coriander, oregano, red pepper flakes, ground cloves and black pepper in mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
• Add cider vinegar and stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Add ground meat and knead until spice mixture is well incorporated into the meat.
• You can use the chorizo immediately, but for best flavor development, place chorizo mixture in an airtight container and store overnight in fridge.
• Form chrizo meat into small patties or just scramble and fry the meat in a skillet until done.

LEAN CHORIZO

Steps:

• Trim as much fat as possible from the tenderloin, and trim any silver skin. While most sausage recipes retain the fat, this isn't necessary because the fat will be provided by the bacon ends and pieces.
• Cut tenderloin into 1 inch chunks. Chop bacon ends and pieces into 1 inch sections.
• Blend cumin, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, granulated onion, paprika, oregano, and white pepper together in a bowl. Toss tenderloin in the seasoning to completely coat. Add the bacon ends and pieces and blend thoroughly.
• Put pork and bacon in a zip-loc bag or sealed plastic container and put in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Freeze the meat grinder components, too (everything but the part with the motor). Everything needs to be cold to get the best possible grind.
• Finely chop chipotle peppers. Remove the seeds if you want a less spicy sausage. Add to food processor, and grate the garlic into the food processor. Add vinegar and tequila. Blend until everything is combined.
• After at least 1 hour, remove meat from the freezer and assemble the meat grinder. If meat isn't nearing a hard-frozen state, continue freezing until it is. Unfrozen meat will smear in the meat grinder, creating an unpleasant texture.
• Push the pork and bacon through together using the meat grinder pusher: don't separate the pork from the bacon, since it should be blended. Continue until all the meat is ground.

CHORIZO OR HOMEMADE MEXICAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Place meat in a large bowl.
• Have everything cool.
• Break up the meat, sprinkle evenly with the rest of the ingredients.
• Make sure everything is evenly mixed by kneading the mixture with your hands.
• At this point the chorizo will keep for at least a couple weeks in your refrigerator, Or let it season for a couple days in your refrigerator, then wrap it in small packages, (3-4 ounces is about right for two people), and it will freeze fine for months.
• It can also be stuffed into casings and smoked like any other pork sausage.