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Chorizo Substitute Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

If you cannot get real chorizo sausage, try using this quick pork sausage substitute flavored with garlic, cilantro, and cumin.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound spicy bulk pork sausage
  • 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation:

Combine pork sausage, cider vinegar, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, and cumin. Mix well, but do not over-handle.

Form sausage into patties and fry about 4 minutes on each side. Great for breakfast or as an entree with rice and beans.

Yield: about 1-1/4 pounds

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