mexican recipes

Red Enchilada Sauce


chili, mexican, sauces

10 large red chile pods
1 1/2 teaspoon flour
4 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon cumino
1 teaspoon cilantro (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoon bacon drippings
1 small onion chopped
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oregano

Boil chile pods in small sauce pan with 8-12 oz of water until soft. Place chiles, oregano, onions, garlic and salt and pepper in blender. Liquefy mixture. In a 2 qt. sauce pan heat bacon drippings and brown flour. Add the chile mixture and simmer for 30-45 minutes.