ancho chile sauce

Name: Ancho Chile Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 whole dried ancho chiles; 1/2 cup(s) onion, minced; 3 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced; 2 cup(s) chicken stock; 2 tablespoon(s) corn oil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground oregano

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jun 29, 2020

This is a quick, easy, and delicious sauce. The ancho chilies add a smoky, deep flavor. Try this on enchiladas, grilled meats, burritos, eggs, and omelets.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 whole dried ancho chiles
1/2 cup onion, minced
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons corn oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano

How To Make ancho chile sauce

Step 1

Heat a dry skillet, over a moderate flame. Add chiles and heat until softened. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Remove and discard stems, seeds, and pith. Place chiles into a bowl.
Step 3

Add boiling water to cover, soak for 1 hour, and drain well.
Step 4

Combine chiles, onions, garlic, seasonings, and stock in a food processor and process to a smooth puree.
Step 5

Heat oil in a saucepan, over medium. Add the puree and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
Step 6

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 7

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
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