CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Mexican	Meats, Breakfast, Mexican	20	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Lean pork
2	tb	Chili powder
1	ts	Oregano, handrubbed
1	ts	Salt
1		Garlic clove, pressed
2	tb	Vinegar
		From Elena's Secrets of Mexican
		Cooking by Elena Zelayeta
		Prentice-H ll (c) 1958

INSTRUCTIONS

Grind coarsely or chop pork.  Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Let stand for several hours. Fry without adding fat for about 30 minutes.
If you aren't going to use immediately, pack the uncooked chorizo in a
crock or glass jar and keep in refrigerator. It will keep for several
weeks.  3 oz. or 1/3 cup = 1 chorizo

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