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Smoked achiote pork sausage with charred xcatik chili barbecue sauce

Mexican + American cuisine · Rick Bayless · ♥ 1.2K likes · 33.3K views · 26 min video

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  • ground pork shoulder
  • picado rojo
  • water
Combine ground pork shoulder with achiote seasoning paste and a splash of water; mix by hand.
  • sausage casing
Pull sausage casing onto the sausage stuffer and fill it; poke a few small holes in the casing with a toothpick to prevent air bubbles.
Twist into links and smoke in an offset smoker kept at about 275 degrees.
  • Xcatique chilies
  • habanero chilies
  • 1 whole large white onion
  • 1 head garlic
Char fresh xcatik chilies, habaneros, a large white onion and a whole head of garlic in the fire end of the smoker with the lid closed; cool.
  • 1 whole sour orange
Peel the bitter skin off a sour orange; roughly chop the charred vegetables with skin and seeds; peel the garlic.
  • apple cider vinegar
  • lime juice
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
Blend with the sour orange juice, apple cider vinegar, a splash of lime juice, brown sugar, ketchup and salt.
  • salt
Serve the sauce with the sausage and chaya greens.
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