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Title: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 02, 2010, 05:54:35 PM
Got 2 lbs of 85/15 GB for some chorizo. Added 3 oz water with 1/8 t cure. Then chorizo mix and 3oz vinegar. Didnt have red wine or tequilla  :-\

Let it set covered for 24 hours. Will ad 1 T of salt tomorrow. Let for another 24 then stuff into hog casing for some smoke.

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Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: FLBentRider on December 02, 2010, 06:05:16 PM
This looks like it's going to be good!
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: Ka Honu on December 02, 2010, 08:57:40 PM
Now I'm totally confused.  I always thought Mexican chorizo was essentially "raw" seasoned (usually pork) sausage - not smoked and usually cooked just before serving.  I know Spanish, Portuguese, and some other Latin & South American varieties are smoked and can be eaten as purchased.  There's just too much to keep up with - I think I'll have a shot of tequila or three and forget about it.

Adios.
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: classicrockgriller on December 02, 2010, 09:05:37 PM
Quote from: Ka Honu on December 02, 2010, 08:57:40 PM
Now I'm totally confused.  I always thought Mexican chorizo was essentially "raw" seasoned (usually pork) sausage - not smoked and usually cooked just before serving.  I know Spanish, Portuguese, and some other Latin & South American varieties are smoked and can be eaten as purchased.  There's just too much to keep up with - I think I'll have a shot of tequila or three and forget about it.

Adios.


LMAO ;D
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 03, 2010, 01:17:35 AM
Ahora soy confundido totalmente. Yo siempre pensé que chorizo de mexicano fue en esencia "crudo" sazonar (generalmente puerco) salchicha - no fumó y cocinó generalmente poco antes de servir. Sé español, portugués, y algunos otro latín & variedades sudamericanas son fumadas y pueden ser comidas como comprado. Hay sólo mantenerse al ritmo de demasiado con - pienso que tendré un trago de tequila o tres y lo se olvidaré.

Adiós.


:D  :D  :D
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: pensrock on December 03, 2010, 02:04:53 AM
QuoteAhora soy confundido totalmente. Yo siempre pensé que chorizo de mexicano fue en esencia "crudo" sazonar (generalmente puerco) salchicha - no fumó y cocinó generalmente poco antes de servir. Sé español, portugués, y algunos otro latín & variedades sudamericanas son fumadas y pueden ser comidas como comprado. Hay sólo mantenerse al ritmo de demasiado con - pienso que tendré un trago de tequila o tres y lo se olvidaré.

Adiós.

Huh? Now I'm confused.  ??? ??? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: Ka Honu on December 03, 2010, 07:24:36 AM
Quote from: pensrock on December 03, 2010, 02:04:53 AMHuh? Now I'm confused.  ??? ??? ;D ;D

He's just showing off his (or his computer's) translation skills.
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 03, 2010, 10:34:05 AM
Quote from: Ka Honu on December 03, 2010, 07:24:36 AM
Quote from: pensrock on December 03, 2010, 02:04:53 AMHuh? Now I'm confused.  ??? ??? ;D ;D

He's just showing off his (or his computer's) translation skills.

Thats what that mexican flag key does on my keyboard  :D  :D

DO'ETH
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: Ka Honu on December 03, 2010, 12:36:21 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on December 03, 2010, 10:34:05 AMThats what that mexican flag key does on my keyboard  :D  :D

You need a new keyboard.  Mine plays a short corrido, shoots off some fireworks, and signals the waiter to bring another round of cerveza and tequila.
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: ronbeaux on December 03, 2010, 01:37:48 PM
I want your keyboard Ka-honu!
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 04, 2010, 11:08:40 AM
Going old school like meemaw used to do. Ready for eggs tomorrow and tortillas  ;D

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Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: GusRobin on December 04, 2010, 12:21:52 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on December 02, 2010, 05:54:35 PM
Got 2 lbs of 85/15 GB for some chorizo. Added 3 oz water with 1/8 t cure. Then chorizo mix and 3oz vinegar. Didnt have red wine or tequilla  :-\

Is the Chorizo mix a store bought mix or one you mix yourself?
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: islandgirl on December 04, 2010, 07:23:08 PM
new to the forum
could you tell me what 85/15 GB means ?
I would be interested to know where you got your chorizo mix from or did you make it yourself?
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: Brisket Lover on December 04, 2010, 07:32:20 PM
Quote from: islandgirl on December 04, 2010, 07:23:08 PM
new to the forum
could you tell me what 85/15 GB means ?
I would be interested to know where you got your chorizo mix from or did you make it yourself?

85% lean meat 15% fat.  next time you are the grocery store take a look at the ground beef and you will see all kinds 70/30, 80/20,  90/10, 96/4 etc. The type you want depends on how healthy you want to be and/or what you want to eat and enjoy.
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: Yooper Jim on December 04, 2010, 07:52:37 PM
85% lean and 15% fat.
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: pensrock on December 05, 2010, 04:50:10 AM
Knowing NEPAS I'd bet he made the mix himself. Sure looks good.
Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 05, 2010, 05:57:26 AM
Homemade mix for 2-3 lbs of meat. Do a taste test after mixing and adjust to your liking.

Chili powder 3 Tbs
mexican oregano 1 Tbs
black pepper 1tsp
cayenne 2Tbs
cumin 1tsp
paprika 2 Tbs

Salt added the next day after the first mix. To taste

Title: Re: Mexican Chorizo
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 05, 2010, 07:24:17 AM
Chorizo and egg burros  ;D

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