Chorizo sausage recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey offers a leaner option, while chicken is often more affordable.

pork fat

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: beef fat

Olive oil provides a healthier fat source, while beef fat can be less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: water with vinegar

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar-water is budget-friendly.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth, while chili powder is a more economical spice.

Peel 24 garlic cloves and set aside to mince later.

Measure out 2 tablespoons of cumin and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure out 2 teaspoons of oregano and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure out 4 tablespoons of chili powder (not ground chili) and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure out 2 tablespoons of black pepper and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure out 4 tablespoons of salt (preferably kosher or sea salt) and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure out 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure out 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper and add to the mixing bowl.

Mix all the dry ingredients together in the bowl.

Add 2 cups of apple cider vinegar to the mixture and let it soak before mixing with meat.

Measure out 1 tablespoon of minced onions and add to the mixture.

Mince the 24 garlic cloves and incorporate them into the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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