Lean Chorizo

Sausage
1 lb Basic Meat Mixture (above)
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 Tbsp dry sherry
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
Pinch of ground coriander
Pinch of ground ginger
1/2 tsp browning-and seasoning sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 yard sausage casing 1/2 cup water

Combine first 14 ingredients; divide into four (4-ounce) portions. Cut casing into four (8-inch) pieces; slip one end of each casing over sausage funnel tip. Force each portion through funnel into each casing; twist ends. Bring water to a boil in a nonstick skillet; add sausage. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally.

Yield: 4 servings
Nutrition: 190 calories (23% from fat) per sausage, 30.8 grams protein,
4.9 grams fat (1.4 grams saturated), 3. 7 grams carbohydrate, 0. 8 grams fiber, 88 mg cholesterol, 174 mg sodium, and 28 mg calcium.