Fresh homemade chorizo (recipe)

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Fresh homemade chorizo (recipe)
NameFresh homemade chorizo
IngredientsApple cider vinegar Garlic cloves Whole cumin seeds Cinnamon Ground cinnamon Whole cloves Ground cloves Bay leaves Paprika Cayenne pepper Mexican oregano Sea salt Ground pork
Cooktime (in hours)0.25
Preptime (in hours)0.75
Totaltime (in hours)1
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories323.8
Fat24.8
Protein20
Carbohydrate4.4
Fiber1.3
Net carbohydrates3.1
Sugar0.6
Saturated fat9.1
Cholesterol (mg)81.8
Sodium1234.4
Servings4
Yield1 pound
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Fresh homemade chorizo (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 3-5 per serving.

Recipe instructions

  1. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat.As skillet is heating clean chiles:remove stem and seeds tear into 2 or 3 pieces.
  2. Working in 2 or 3 batches,briefly toast chiles for about 3-5 seconds on each side,pressing down on the chiles with a metal spatula .It's ok if they are a little scorched in spots but they shouldn't burn -adjust heat if necessary.Place chiles in a small saucepan,cover with hot water and let soak about 30 minutes,covered,Discard water.
  3. Meanwhile return skillet to the stove over medium low heat.Add cumin seeds and toast,stirring often until a few begin to pop-you should smell them toasting and they should turn slightly darker.
  4. Transfer cumin seeds to a spice grinder along with cinnamon,cloves and bay leaf(if using).Grind to a fine powder.
  5. Coarsley chop the onion and place in a blender along with chiles,garlic and vinegar.Blend to a smooth paste.If the mixture is too dry to blend easily in your machine add more vinegar,1 tablespoon at the time, until the consistency is thin enough to blend.
  6. Mix pork,chile vinegar mix and all spices together.you may cook immediately as you would any chorizo or you may let it sit overnight,refridgerated ,to further develope the flavors.
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    Food tags
    Pork, Meat, Mexican,


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