Chef's notes
The more seeds and veins you leave in, the spicier it will be. You can also toast the pods in the oven to make the flavor smokier.
Details
- ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min
- 🍳 Cook time: 1 hr
Ingredients
- New Mexican Red Chile Pods
- Broth
- Garlic
Directions
- 🌶️ Soak the dried chiles until soft. 🌶️ Remove the stems, veins, and seeds. (Leave more seeds in if you like extra heat.) 🌶️ Blend with broth until smooth. 🌶️ Strain for a silky sauce. 🌶️ Simmer for about 30 minutes with fresh garlic and oregano. 🌶️ Yields about 3 cups of finished chile sauce. 🌶️ Pour it over enchiladas, burritos, eggs, tamales, posole, or just about anything that needs more flavor.