new mexican red pepper paste

Directions

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   New Mexican Red Pepper Paste This paste is ideal for beef brisket, chicken breasts and spare ribs

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   You can also add a couple of tablespoons of the paste to any of the basic marinades or to your favorite barbecue sauce to liven up the flavo

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   4 dried ancho chile peppers, stems, veins and seeds removed 2 dried New Mexican chile peppers (guajillo), stems, veins and seeds removed 2 c

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   Remove the chilies from the water and reserve 2 cups of soaking water

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   Combine the chiles

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   reserved soaking water (as needed), chipotle, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt in a food processor and puree until all the ingredients

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   Use the soaking liquid as needed to moisten the mixture in a paste form

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   Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks