Homemade Chorizo
 Richard
Richard
Homemade chorizo that tastes much better than the shop-bought varieties, and does not contain any artificial preservatives.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Chilling Time 2 days d
Total Time 2 days d 20 minutes mins
	
    	
		Course Ingredients
Cuisine 🇪🇸 Spanish
 
    
        
		Servings 24 sausages
Calories 130 kcal
 
 
- 1 kg Lean pork shoulder coarsely minced
- 200 g Pork back fat diced
- 40 g Pimenton - sweet or spicy according to taste
- 2 cloves Garlic peeled and crushed
- 20 g Salt
- 1½ tbsp Black peppercorns crushed
- 1½ tbsp Fennel seeds
- 50 cm Sausage casing
- 50 ml Red wine full bodied
- Water a little
- Chop up the pork fairly finely. 
- Mix in the paprika, garlic, and salt. 
- If necessary, use a little water to facilitate mixing. 
- Cover with cling film. 
- Leave in fridge 24-48 hours. 
- Fill casing with the mixture, leaving a few centimetres of casing free at one end. 
- Tie a knot in the end of the casing. 
- Leave to hang in a well-ventilated place, normally for 3 months plus. 
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword paprika, pork, Spanish