Turkey Chorizo, Revised Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Turkey Chorizo, Revised Recipe). Revised version of 'Janelle's Turkey Chorizo (Loose, Not Encased).' I have adjusted the spices and method to suit my tastes. My friends who eat chorizo often have told me the end result is very good and close to an original recipe.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Turkey Chorizo, Revised Recipe

Ingredients

2 dried red chile peppers

1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano

2 teaspoons smoked salt

2 teaspoons ground cumin

¾ teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon multicolored peppercorns

2 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon water

1 ½ pounds ground turkey breast

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Directions

Step 1

Place dried peppers in a mortar and grind into medium-sized pieces. Add oregano salt cumin sugar and peppercorns. Grind into a rough powder. Add garlic and continue to grind until a paste forms. Use a wooden spoon to mix the chile powder and paprika into the paste. Add the vinegar and water while stirring. Mix well.

Step 2

Place ground turkey in a large bowl. Mix seasoning paste into turkey using your hands covered in clean rubber gloves. Allow mixture to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using in your favorite recipe.

Nutritional Information

Turkey Chorizo, Revised Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 145.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.6g 57%

Carbohydrates: 3.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 1.3g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 2%

Cholesterol: 70.4mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 1473.8IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.8mg 98%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 48%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 11.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 33.6mg 3%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 37.6mg 13%

Potassium: 410.3mg 12%

Sodium: 826.2mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 11.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.