Spanish Chorizo
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recipe by DiB's
10 pounds
26 hours 26 hrs prep
8 lbs lean pork, cubed
2 lbs pork fat, cubed
5 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons fine grind black pepper
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon coarsely crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon ascorbic acid
1 teaspoon saltpeter
6 feet medium hog casings
Grind meat and fat separately through the coarse disk and mix together.
Place in a LARGE bowl.
Sprinkle remaining ingredients on meat mix thoroughly.
Cover with plastic wrap and cure in the fridge for 24 hours.
Remove from fridge and give meat mixture another good stir.
Prepare casings and stuff with meat.
Tie off in 4 inch links.
Hang to dry for 8 weeks
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