Name: Jonathan Perno's New Mexican Red Chile
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried New Mexican red chiles; 0.5 medium white onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice; 1.25 teaspoons dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 bay leaf

Jonathan Perno's New Mexican Red Chile

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Referred to affectionately as simply "red chile" by locals, this sauce is super-versatile. Try it to flavor turkey and mashed potatoes for a Southwestern-style Thanksgiving (see Associated Recipes). Dried New Mexico red chiles vary in heat, so be sure to check labels at the supermarket for a level of spicy that's right for you.

By Jonathan Perno

Published on October 8, 2020

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 1/4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Low Carbohydrate

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Ingredients

8 ounces dried New Mexican red chiles
½ medium white onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 bay leaf

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Remove stems and seed from chiles. Rinse the chiles and pat dry. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the chiles until darkened in color, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add warm water to cover by 1 inch. Place a plate on top to keep the chiles submerged. Let soak for 20 minutes.
Using tongs, transfer half the chiles and 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid to a blender. Process until smooth. Transfer the puree to a large pot. Process the remaining chiles with another 1/2 cup soaking liquid; transfer to the pot. Combine onion, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, cocoa and another 1/2 cup soaking liquid in the blender; process until smooth. Add to the chile puree, along with bay leaf.
Bring the puree to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust heat to maintain a lively simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until it forms a thick sauce, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.

Tips

Associated Recipes:

Red Chile-Citrus Glazed Roast Turkey & Pan Gravy

Red Chile Mashed Potatoes

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

23	Calories
4g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Serving Size 1 tablespoon
Calories 23
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin A 4979IU	100%
Sodium 51mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.