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New Mexicans LOOVE their chiles! It seems that all New Mexican dishes contain chile in one form or another. I've even seen Apple Pie with Hatch green chili!
If you love spicy food and and chiles, then this red chile sauce recipe will be right up your alley.
Making your own red chile sauce is easy, delicious and fun! Here I'll show you how to make an authentic New Mexican red chile sauce!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe!
Here are a few reasons you will love this recipe for this spicy red sauce:
- This recipe is simple. You won't believe how easy it is to make your own perfect sauce to use in your favorite dishes.
- You'll appreciate this authentic recipe which uses New Mexico chile pods as well as New Mexico chili powder.
- Your taste buds will sing for joy as you indulge in this red chili (chile) sauce! It's a spicy sauce that is very delicious with a tremendous red chile flavor that can't be beat!
Please read on to read about the ingredients you will need to make this amazing red sauce!
🥘 Ingredients
So here are the ingredients you will need to make your New Mexico red chile sauce:
- New Mexico red chile pods - I used Barker's red chile pods; the New Mexico dried red chiles are the main ingredient in this recipe, so be sure to use good quality dried chile pods for best results
- Chicken broth (can sub water or chicken stock)
- Olive oil (can sub vegetable oil)
- Fresh garlic
- Onion
- Oregano, or Mexican oregano
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Red chile powder - adding this adds extra depth of flavor, and is highly recommended
You should be able to get most of these ingredients at your local grocery store. However, if you can't easily get your hands on the New Mexico chiles or New Mexico red chile powder, no worries as I have linked to these products on Amazon (affiliate links). Here you will find a variety of dried chiles and chile powders with different heat levels to suit your tastes.
Now I'll guide you step by step and will show you how easy it is to make this flavorful sauce!
🔪 Instructions
Begin by toasting the red chile pods on medium heat in a cast iron pan. Toast for around 2 minutes, or until fragrant, using a pair of tongs to turn them every so often. Allow to cool, and then stem and deseed the chile pods.
Add the olive oil to your skillet on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and onion, and cook for 3 minutes or until softened, stirring often.
Now add the 3 cups of water or chicken broth and the chile pods to the softened garlic and onion. Bring to the boil on high heat, and then simmer on low heat for around 20 minutes or until the chile pods have softened.
If the mixture looks dry, add a little broth or water to keep it moist.
Place the chile pod mixture in your blender, and add the seasonings. Blend until the sauce is nice and smooth. If you want, you can add additional broth or water to thin the chile puree sauce down to your liking. Taste and add additional seasonings if necessary.
If you would like a smoother texture, you can use a mesh strainer to help remove any solids. I personally like my sauce a bit chunkier, so I usually skip this step.
Your rich and delicious red chile sauce is now ready to enjoy!
Suggestions For Serving
Of course this spicy red chile sauce is perfect for Huevos Rancheros, breakfast burritos, and red chile enchiladas. But quite honestly, you will want to add this to almost everything!
FAQ
Use an airtight container (mason jars are great for this!) to store your red chile sauce in your refrigerator. Best enjoyed within 4-5 days.
I think blenders will give you a smoother sauce, however you can use a food processor to make this sauce if you prefer.
Some Other Great Recipes You May Enjoy!
Here are some other great New Mexican recipes that you may enjoy:
- Homemade New Mexico Green Chile Sauce Recipe
- New Mexico Green Chile Stacked Chicken Enchilada Recipe
- Easy Cheesy New Mexico Calabacitas Recipe
- An Easy and Delicious Green Chile Burger Awaits!
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How To Make Authentic New Mexico Red Chile Sauce
Equipment
- Large skillet
- blender
Ingredients
- 10 New Mexico red chile pods
- 3 cups chicken broth plus additional to thin the sauce to your liking; can substitute water or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil can sub vegetable oil
- 4 each fresh garlic minced
- ½ onion minced
- 1 ts oregano can use Mexican oregano
- 1 ts salt
- 1 ts black pepper
- 2 ts red chile powder reduce this amount if you prefer a milder less spicy sauce
Instructions
- Begin by toasting the red chile pods on medium heat in a cast iron pan. Toast for around 2 minutes, or until fragrant, using a pair of tongs to turn them every so often. Allow to cool, and then stem and deseed the chile pods.
- Add the olive oil to your skillet on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and onion, and cook for 3 minutes or until softened, stirring often.
- Now add the chicken broth or water and the chile pods to the softened garlic and onion. Bring to the boil on high heat, and then simmer on low heat for around 20 minutes or until the chile pods have softened. If the mixture looks dry, add broth or water to keep it moist.
- Place the chile pod mixture in your blender, and add the seasonings. Blend until the sauce is nice and smooth. If you want, you can add additional broth or water to thin the sauce down to your liking. Taste and add additional seasonings if necessary.
- If you would like a smoother texture, you can use a mesh strainer to help remove any solids. I personally like my sauce a bit chunkier, so I usually skip this step. Your rich and delicious red chile sauce is now ready to enjoy!
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