Mexican Sausage (chorizo Mexicano)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground lean lamb
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 bell peppers, ground
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 cups wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup brandy 100 proof brandy
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 8 garlic cloves, pressed
• 6 bay leaves, crumbled
• cellophane casing

Recipe

• 1 mix the shortening into the meat very thoroughly then add all the other ingredients and work for at least five minutes.
• 2 now put it in a crock or porcelain bowl, covered, and let stand twenty four hours.
• 3 stuff into casing one inch in diameter and pack tightly; tie off every four inches.
• 4 hang up in a cool, airy pace and chorizos will be ready to use in twenty four hours.
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