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Chorizo
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Chorizo

14 ingredients Makes about 2 pounds, enough for 15 links openrecipes
Chorizo
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

276
Calories
28g
Protein
15g
Fat
7g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound chiles guajillos (about 14), stems, seeds, and membranes removed
  • 3/4 cup mild vinegar such as vinagre de pina or diluted unseasoned rice vinegar, or more if needed
  • 2 pounds coarsely ground pork shoulder
  • 1/2 pound medium-ground pork fat
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Large splash of tequila blanco (optional)
  • 4 to 5 feet small hog casings
  • 1/4 cup mild vinegar such as vinagre de pina or diluted unseasoned rice vinegar

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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