ANCHO CHILE SAUCE

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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

1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded, coarsely torn (no ancho chile, see note in description)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
salt
pepper

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

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