WHAT WE'RE COOK'N? VEGETARIAN NEW MEXICAN RED CHILE SAUCE

makes about 10 C

20 dried red chile pods

 8 C chicken broth

6 cloves garlic

salt

1 diced onion or 1 C pearl onions

Slit each chile with a sharp knife and remove seeds and stem.

Place peppers in large saucepan and cover with broth. Add onion and garlic.

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Pour mixture into blender.

Or use a hand blender. 

Blend on low speed, increasing to high speed as the puree combines.

Store in refrigerator or in freezer. 

TIP 1: Meat lovers - add 1 lb diced pork, cooked at the end.

TIP 2: Great for Christmas presents for your neighbors.

TIP 3: Oh and one more thing, make sure to really wash your hands
and under your fingernails after you're done and don't touch
your eyes or face like I did.