Adobo Sauce

Adobo Sauce Ingredients

12 Ancho chiles, wiped clean	4 c Chicken stock
1/2 c White vinegar	2 tb Brown sugar
2 c Water	1/4 c Orange juice
1/4 c Olive oil	1/4 c Lemon juice
2 md Onions, thinly sliced	2 tb Tomato paste
5 Garlic cloves, sliced	1 ts Black pepper, freshly ground
1 tb Ground cumin

Instructions for Adobo Sauce

Toast the chiles directly over a medium gas flame or in a cast-iron skillet until soft and brown, turning frequently to avoid scorching. Transfer the toasted chiles to a saucepan and add the vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes to soften. Transfer the chiles and liquid to a blender or food processor. Pruee until a smooth paste is formed, adding a tbalespoon or 2 of water if necesary to thin. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly just to release the aroma. Next, stir in the cumin and cook another minute. Add the chicken stock and reserved chile paste. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together the brown sugar, orange and lemon juices, tomato paste, salt and pepper to form a paste. Add to the simmering stock mixture and continue cooking another 15 minutes. NOTE: Adobe Sauce can be stored in the refrigertor 1 week or frozen indefinately. Makes 1 1/2 quarts. SOURCE: Mesa Mexicana by Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger with Helena Siegel. From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Main Ingredient: ChickenCuisine: Uncategorized

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