New Mexico Red Chile Sauce Recipe

dried red chiles

💰Cheaper: canned red chiles

Canned chiles are often more accessible and save time on preparation.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective for frying.

Pour 3 containers of Bueno hot red chili into a Ninja Blender.

Add 4 smashed cloves of garlic and a quartered medium to small onion to the blender.

Blend the mixture on puree until smooth, checking for a nice consistency.

Transfer the blended mixture to a pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder to the pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, and about 1 teaspoon of oregano to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 1 hour.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding salt or other spices.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar to reduce bitterness, if necessary.

Let the sauce cool down to room temperature before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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