Mexican style Chorizo

Pugi · 12-17-2012, 09:55 PM

Just received my christmas present to myself, the book Charcuterie. I love the book by the way. Anyhow the first recipe that caught my eye was Mexican style Chorizo, because we cook alot of athentic Mexican dishes. Started with a 5 lb pork butt, cut it up and added spices.

Pugi · 12-17-2012, 09:59 PM

Then it was run through the grinder once with the 3/16 die and to that added a little liquid and mixed by hand.

Pugi · 12-17-2012, 10:05 PM

And finally I made a little patty and fried in pan to check spice levels. It turned out great. Tomorrow will be Chorizo and scrambled eggs for breakfast! The only thing I am not sure of is the color. Commercially offered chorizo is usually a little more red in color. Taste is awesome though.

cowgirl · 12-17-2012, 11:06 PM

Looks great!!

Tonybel · 12-17-2012, 11:07 PM

Delicious!!!

funman1 · 12-18-2012, 12:11 AM

The commercial stuff has way more fat I think.
When I cook the commercial stuff it literally falls apart into tiny grains/almost liquid

BobBrisket · 12-18-2012, 12:11 AM

The commercial stuff gets its color from a good bit of red dye I'm sure. One thing you can use for color that will not add too much flavor and take away from the flavor profile is paprika. Looks good from here. Actually, the good homemade chorizo I get at the mom and pop places, doesn't have the red color. It looks just like yours.

fantomlord · 12-18-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugi

Just received my christmas present to myself, the book Charcuterie. I love the book by the way. Anyhow the first recipe that caught my eye was Mexican style Chorizo, because we cook alot of athentic Mexican dishes. Started with a 5 lb pork butt, cut it up and added spices.

It looks great! Would you be willing to elaborate on what spices you put in?

NickTheGreat · 12-18-2012, 06:46 AM

Outstanding. I love chorizo and making my own is an interesting idea

chad · 12-18-2012, 06:55 AM

Try a bit more paprika or get some anchiote paste (or powder). Start with just a bit more because the anchiote will get real ORANGE on you if you aren't careful. Have fun and don't worry about color...most commerical sausage uses dye.

jacksedona · 12-18-2012, 07:30 AM

love chorizo tell us more about the different recipes in this book when you make them. the chorizo i buy in the small mexican groceries in phoenix look exactly like yours

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Wrench_H · 12-18-2012, 07:39 AM

Looks great. I made some a while back, and it looked like yours. What I've found with sausage is that the more you get away from comparing yours to the store bought, the better off you are. I'd kill for a plate of that with some eggs this morning.

chad · 12-18-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrench_H

I'd kill for a plate of that with some eggs this morning.

Plate? Don't need no stinkin' plate! Tortillas...give me tortillas and stay out of the way...elbows out, over the sink!! Schoff!

Pugi · 12-18-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fantomlord

It looks great! Would you be willing to elaborate on what spices you put in?

Kosher salt
ancho chile powder
paprika
chipotle chile powder
minced garlic
black pepper
oregano
cumin
tequilla
red wine vinegar
Thats the whole list. It was very easy to make. So easy a Brethren could do it.

chicagokp · 12-18-2012, 04:20 PM

Looks awesome. I agree, the fresh stuff from mom and pop places looks like that.

12-17-2012, 09:55 PM	#1
Pugi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-21-11 Location: Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mexican style Chorizo Just received my christmas present to myself, the book Charcuterie. I love the book by the way. Anyhow the first recipe that caught my eye was Mexican style Chorizo, because we cook alot of athentic Mexican dishes. Started with a 5 lb pork butt, cut it up and added spices.

12-17-2012, 11:06 PM	#4
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks great!! __________________ jeanie sittin' by the campfire with my Brethren friends. Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

12-17-2012, 11:07 PM	#5
Tonybel Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-29-12 Location: Southern California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Delicious!!! __________________ WSM 18.5 , Weber one touch Gold 22.5, Charbroil Gas Grill, Blue Performer , Smokey Joe

12-18-2012, 12:11 AM	#6
funman1 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The commercial stuff has way more fat I think. When I cook the commercial stuff it literally falls apart into tiny grains/almost liquid __________________ Professional Pyro.. No really; I get paid to blow stuff up...

12-18-2012, 12:11 AM	#7
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The commercial stuff gets its color from a good bit of red dye I'm sure. One thing you can use for color that will not add too much flavor and take away from the flavor profile is paprika. Looks good from here. Actually, the good homemade chorizo I get at the mom and pop places, doesn't have the red color. It looks just like yours. __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

12-17-2012, 09:59 PM	#2
Pugi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-21-11 Location: Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Then it was run through the grinder once with the 3/16 die and to that added a little liquid and mixed by hand.

12-17-2012, 10:05 PM	#3
Pugi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-21-11 Location: Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And finally I made a little patty and fried in pan to check spice levels. It turned out great. Tomorrow will be Chorizo and scrambled eggs for breakfast! The only thing I am not sure of is the color. Commercially offered chorizo is usually a little more red in color. Taste is awesome though.

12-18-2012, 06:46 AM	#9
NickTheGreat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Outstanding. I love chorizo and making my own is an interesting idea __________________ 18.5" WSM ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (tailgating) . . . Guess I'm a Weber fanboy!

12-18-2012, 06:55 AM	#10
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Try a bit more paprika or get some anchiote paste (or powder). Start with just a bit more because the anchiote will get real ORANGE on you if you aren't careful. Have fun and don't worry about color...most commerical sausage uses dye. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

12-18-2012, 07:30 AM	#11
jacksedona Take a breath! Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: phoenix,arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	love chorizo tell us more about the different recipes in this book when you make them. the chorizo i buy in the small mexican groceries in phoenix look exactly like yours http://thebarbecuemaster.net __________________ alan weber smoker,one touch,go anywhere,masterbuilt

12-18-2012, 07:39 AM	#12
Wrench_H is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-22-09 Location: Wilmington, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks great. I made some a while back, and it looked like yours. What I've found with sausage is that the more you get away from comparing yours to the store bought, the better off you are. I'd kill for a plate of that with some eggs this morning. __________________ Anthony - Pork City Grillers KCBS team CharGriller Smokin Pro, King Kooker Cast Propane Smoker, Smokey Joe Silver, Blue Mosaic Kamado, Traeger 075(Somehow I now have 2 of these), Weber Performer, BW Fatboy Multiple Time Zero Member Try the Throwdowns - MMMMM...tastes like liquid crystal

12-18-2012, 04:20 PM	#15
chicagokp is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-11 Location: Chicago north 'burbs IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks awesome. I agree, the fresh stuff from mom and pop places looks like that. __________________ UDS - Midi Me - Weber Performer - 22.5 Weber OTG - Weber Genesis - GOSM White Lightning Thermopen