Fresh Chorizo

[wheels]

Agreed. But if you have this hobby, you just have to learn basics in biochemistry and toxicology!

That's a nice sentiment, but I don't believe for a minute that it will happen. A new generation of 'curers' has been encouraged by TV programs to 'have a go' with little advice about safe methods. You only have to read other forums to see this.

I don't disagree entirely with the sentiment in your post but I think that you summed it up in your previous one when you said:

That's clearly a lot, but I wouldn't call it dangerous. Modern research has given us limits that are safe and healthier.

I'm sure that you will agree that it's probably best to use the "safe and healthier" levels.

Phil

[grisell]

I moved the discussion ahead. Seemed a little more important to be left here.

[Snags]

A lot of the hand made artisan Chorizos that I have tasted have a distinct liver flavour in the background,yet no recipe seems to show this .Is it traditional?
I have also tried a Chorizo in Melbourne,that had a very faint chocolate taste.
I would assume with the Spanish/ Sth American connection this wouldnt be out of the realms of possibilitys, even in some traditional recipes.
Any recipes would be appreciated I am so addicted to a great Chorrizo.

[Salmo]

Hello
Hope it's not too late to resurrect this thread?
As I'm hoping to make a first attempt at making sausages in general & fresh chorizo inparticular,I was reading through here & followed the link ,supplied by Wheels,to the Len Poli site.
I found a recipe there for Portugese chorizo which I would like to make,problem is I can't make the ingredient list add up to the 2700grs that it's supposed to
As I was unable to increase the size of the text (seems to be protected)
I think I must be missreading some of the figures,but as I'm new to this I've no idea even approximately what they should be.
I read 35grs salt,12.5grs paprika & 12 grs Dextrose,does this seem right?
I've tried changing the figures (only on paper) to 350,125 &120 respectively,but still cant get 2700grs.
Ignorance & poor eyesight are bad bedfellows & I would greatly appreciate some assistance.
Cheers

[NCPaul]

I think it's a math mistake, I come up with 2371.5 g.

[Salmo]

Thanks NCPAUL
Your maths agree with mine then

Do you think I will be OK to go ahead using these figures ?

Cheers