Homemade Red Chile Sauce

dried red chiles

💰Cheaper: canned red chiles

Canned chiles are often less expensive and save prep time.

garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Garlic powder is cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and save prep time.

Put on plastic gloves to handle the chili pods.

Remove the stems and seeds from each New Mexico chili pod.

Boil the chili pods in a pot of water until tender, about 8 minutes.

Use tongs to transfer the boiled chili pods to a blender.

Strain the boiling water and add it to the blender with the chili pods.

Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the blender.

Add 1/4 cup of beef and pork broth to the blender.

Blend until smooth, adding more broth if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

In a large pan, combine 1/8 cup flour and 1 1/2 tablespoon oil, cooking on low until golden brown to create a thickener.

Pour the blended chili sauce into the pan with the flour mixture.

Stir together and simmer on medium heat for about 8 minutes.

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