Chorizo
5kg pork mince
800g ancho chiles
3 cups vinegar
1 cup water from soaking chiles
30 cloves garlic
5 bay leaves
2tsp marjoram
2tsp thyme
5tsp oregano
40 peppercorns
20 whole cloves
2 heaped tsp ground allspice
6 tbsp salt
Remove stems and seeds from chiles and place in a pot, cover with water and bring to boil. Turn off heat and allow to soak for 5 minutes. Drain and cover with reserved water and vinegar – soak 1 hour. Blend chiles and all other herbs and spices then mix in mince. Marinade at least 3 days.
