Homemade Chorizo Fingers

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb lamb, lean boneless, cubed
• 1/2 lb lamb fat, fresh, cubed
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled, minced
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
• 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 in meat grinder or food processor fitted with steel blade, grind together lamb, beef, lamb fat and garlic. if using a food processor, be sure not to over process. remove and discard any gristle.
• 2 place meat in a large bowl. add paprika, oregano, brown sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, hot pepper sauce, mixed spices, cinnamon, cumin and red wine vinegar. knead by hand to incorporate all seasonings. cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 3 form meat mixture into fingers about 2 inches long and 1/2-inch in diameter.
• 4 heat olive oil in large skillet. add enough fingers to make a single layer and cook in hot oil, over medium heat, turning to brown all sides, for about 5 minutes. drain on paper towels. serve immediately.
• 5 serve chorizo fingers with ancho chili puree.