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    INGREDIENT NOTES

    Apr 04, 2023 5 minutes

    DIY RECIPE

    Quick Mexican-Style Chorizo

    Juicy Mexican-style chorizo is flavorful and quick-cooking, and it is worth having on hand to add fragrant spice to quesadillas (page 15), tacos, enchiladas, and more. –A.G.

    DIY MEXICAN-STYLE CHORIZO

    MAKES 8 OUNCES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES

    This recipe can be doubled easily. If desired, freeze the meat after incorporating the spice mixture at the beginning of step 2.

    1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
    1 tablespoon paprika
    1½ teaspoons ground coriander
    1½ teaspoons dried oregano
    ¾ teaspoon table salt
    ½ teaspoon pepper
    ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    Pinch cayenne pepper
    Pinch ground allspice
    3 tablespoons cider vinegar
    1½ teaspoons sugar
    1 garlic clove, minced
    8 ounces ground pork

    Combine oil, chile powder, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cayenne, and allspice in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbling and fragrant. Off heat, carefully stir in vinegar, sugar, and garlic (mixture will sputter).

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