Chorizo

 You can make this all from scratch as shown below or you can buy Chorizo Seasoning in the store.  If the store carries it, it would be by the taco seasoning.     This makes the best tacos!    You can also put these in casings for some chorizo dogs.

                                   this is uncooked

CHORIZO

(makes 2 pounds)

Ingredients:

*2 pound ribeye or pork shoulder, ground 

*1/4 cup guajillo chili powder (I got some at our local Mexican grocery store)

*2 tablespoons ancho chili powder

*1/4 cup white vinegar

*1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

*1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

*2 bay leaves, ground up small

*1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

*1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 

*1 1/2 teaspoon mexican oregano 

*1 1/2  teaspoons onion powder

*1 teaspoon smoked paprika

*1 teaspoon ground cumin 

*1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 1/2 teaspoons salt

*2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

~In a large bowl, mix ground beef or pork with all of the seasonings (not vegetable oil).

~Mix until well incorporated (do not worry about over mixing it).

~Mix in oil until all mixed.

~Place chorizo into a smaller bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

~Refrigerate for 24-48 hours.

~Cook as directed in recipes.