Indulge in a culinary journey with our Ancho Chile and Bourbon Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile sauce is prepared using dried ancho chiles, offering a smoky and slightly sweet profile that pairs perfectly with the rich and robust notes of bourbon whiskey. The sauce also incorporates a blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, to create a complex and aromatic experience. Whether you're looking to elevate your grilled meats, add depth to your pasta dishes, or simply create a flavorful dipping sauce, this Ancho Chile and Bourbon Sauce is the perfect solution. With step-by-step instructions and variations to suit diverse dietary preferences, this article will guide you through the art of crafting this remarkable sauce. Explore the possibilities and discover how this sauce can transform your culinary creations into extraordinary dishes.
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NEW MEXICAN RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SWEET POTATO TAMALE AND PECAN BUTTER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan, over high heat. Season pork with salt on both sides. Dredge pork in the spice rub and tap off any excess. Sear the pork on both sides until golden brown. Cook in the oven to medium doneness, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 12 slices. Plate 3 slices per plate. Drizzle with the Bourbon-Ancho Sauce. Place a Sweet Potato Tamale, topped with Pecan Butter next to the slices of pork.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the bourbon and cook until completely reduced. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until reduced by half. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, return mixture to the pan, and cook to sauce consistency, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of bourbon and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt.
- About 2 hours before you plan to form the tamales, clean the husks under running water. Soak them in warm water for 2 hours, or until softened.
- Puree the corn, onion, roasted garlic, and stock in a food processor. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and cut in the butter and shortening. Using your fingers, mix in the cornmeal, honey, and salt and pepper until there are no visible lumps of fat. Fold in the sweet potato puree, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and maple syrup. The mixture will be a lot looser than you think it should be, but when the tamales are steamed it will dry out.
- Remove the cornhusks from the water and set aside the best 20 husks. Drain and pat dry. Tear the remaining husks into 1-inch wide strips to be used for tying. Lay 2 husks flat on a work surface, with the tapered ends facing out and the broad bases overlapping by about 3 inches. Place about 1/3 cup of masa mixture in the center. Bring the long sides up over the masa, slightly overlapping, and pat down to close. (If the masa drips out a little at the seam, that is no problem.) Tie each end of the bundle with a strip of cornhusk, pushing the filling toward the middle as you tie. Trim the ends to about 1/2-inch beyond the tie.
- Arrange the tamales in a single layer on a steaming rack, cover tightly with foil, and steam over boiling water for 45 minutes. To Serve: slice a slit on top of each tamale and push both ends of the tamale toward the middle to expose the masa. Top each with 1 tablespoon of Pecan Butter.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Scrape into a ramekin and refrigerate until solid, about 2 hours.
SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ANCHO CHILE MUSTARD SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine chicken stock, apple juice, peppercorns, chipotle and ancho puree in a medium saucepan over high heat and reduce to a sauce consistency. Whisk in mustard and creme fraiche and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the butter, thyme, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a food processor until smooth. Place a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper on a work surface. Arrange the butter along one long side and form into a roll about 1-inch in diameter, leaving a 1-inch border of paper. Roll up the butter in the paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dredge the tenderloin in the spice rub mixture and pat off any excess. Heat olive oil in medium oven-proof skillet until almost smoking. Add the pork tenderloin and sear well on all sides. Place the pan in the oven and continue cooking to medium-well, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let rest and slice into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal. Spoon sauce onto a platter and top with the slices of pork.
ANCHO CHILI SAUCE - RECIPE
This easy-to-make red chili sauce recipe is a flavor POWERHOUSE and essential for Mexican or Tex-Mex cuisine, made with lightly toasted ancho peppers. Perfect for enchiladas, chilaquiles, tacos and so much more.
Provided by Mike Hultquist
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dry roast the ancho peppers on a hot pan about 1-2 minutes per side. The peppers will puff slightly and the skins will begin to turn red.
- Set them into a large pot of boiling water and remove from heat. Let them soak covered in water for 30 minutes.
- Remove the stems and coarsely chop the anchos. Reserve the soaking liquid.
- Set the chopped anchos into a food processor.
- Heat the oil in a pan to medium heat and add the onion. Cook about 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and tomato and cook another minute or so, until you can smell the garlic. Add them to the food processor.
- Add the vinegar, cumin, oregano and a bit of salt and pepper along with about 1 cup of the soaking liquid. Process until it smooths out.
- The sauce will be thick at this point. You can add more soaking liquid to achieve your desired consistency.
- Give it a taste. You can adjust with salt and pepper and this point, and if you feel it needs a touch of sweetness, add the honey and process a bit more.
- Press the sauce through a coarse strainer into a bowl. I use a wooden spoon to push it through.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
- As a tasty variation, add up to 15 ounces (1 can) of tomato sauce while cooking, or after you strain the ancho chili sauce to simmer. It makes for an outstanding final sauce. Or, swirl in anywhere from 1 tablespoon to a cup of the ancho chili sauce to tomato sauce to liven up any dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ANCHO-RED PEPPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Put the ancho pods in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes, then remove the stems and seeds and coarsely chop. Reserve the soaking liquid.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, peppers and ancho chiles and cook until the tomatoes soften and break down and the liquid thickens, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool for about and carefully transfer the mixture to a food processor and process until smooth. Add the vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, to taste, and cilantro and pulse a few times just to combine. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use.
BOURBON-ANCHO MARINATED TOP ROUND WITH CAPE GOOSEBERRY RELISH
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time P1DT45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine the oil, mustard, whiskey, soy, ancho chile, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, onions, garlic and black pepper in a medium bowl. Place the steak in a large baking dish, pour marinade over and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
- Preheat grill to high. Remove steak from marinade, season with salt and grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until medium rare. Remove from the grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with relish on side.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Serve at room temperature.
ANCHO CHILE SAUCE
A most flavorful sauce that can be used on brisket, chicken or any bbq. Note: You can substitute 1 tablespoon Ancho Chile Powder for the dried chile and then add enough water to make it the consistency you want. Start with at least 1/2 cup water. From Bon Appetit.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chile in medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover; let soak until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add wine and softened chile; simmer 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons reserved chile soaking liquid, ketchup and all remaining ingredients. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Puree sauce in blender, adding more reserved soaking liquid by tablespoonfuls if too thick. May be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 1066.8, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 34.3, Protein 4.9
ANCHO CHILE SAUCE
This deeply flavored sauce is part barbecue sauce, part red-wine reduction.
Categories Sauce Blender Garlic Onion Tomato Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Vinegar Hot Pepper Red Wine Summer Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chile in medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover; let soak until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add wine and softened chile; simmer 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons reserved chile soaking liquid, ketchup, and all remaining ingredients. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Puree sauce in blender, adding more reserved soaking liquid by tablespoonfuls if too thick. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- * Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
Tips:
- To enhance the flavor of ancho chiles, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, pressing them down with a spatula to flatten them. This will release their natural oils and deepen their flavor.
- If you don't have ancho chile powder, you can make your own by grinding dried ancho chiles in a spice grinder or blender until they are a fine powder.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of bourbon in the sauce to taste. If you prefer a stronger bourbon flavor, add more. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, reheat it over low heat until warmed through.
- Serve this sauce with grilled or roasted meats, such as chicken, pork, or beef. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for appetizers or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This ancho chile and bourbon sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of spicy food or not, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting sauce to try, give this ancho chile and bourbon sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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