We are highlighting one of my favorite sausages this month…chorizo.  But what kind of chorizo? There are different kinds?  Actually, yes.  However, here in the U.S. what we commonly think of as chorizo is Mexican in origin.  Highly flavored with chilies the reddish Mexican chorizo is a raw sausage that must be cooked before serving.  That is just one of many different types of chorizo depending on what region of what country you find yourself in.  Spain, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Philippines, Argentina, Peru, Columbia and on and on, have their own versions of what is now quickly becoming one of my favorite sausage.  They run the gamut too. Spicy.  Sweet.  Smoked.  Cured.  Pork. Beef. Lamb. Chicken.  Even TUNA!!!

 

The recipe you’ll find in this blog however is for a Mexican style chorizo.  Great in a taco or on a sandwich or with some eggs.

 

Chorizo Recipe:

 

2 ½ # Ground Pork

½ Cup Cold White Wine

4 tsp Paprika

4 tsp Salt

1 Tbs Minced Garlic

2 tsp Cayenne

1 tsp Ground Cumin

1 tsp Ground Oregano

1 tsp Ground Black Pepper