Ancho Chily

Craving the vibrant, delicious red sauce from your favorite Mexican restaurant? Now you can recreate that authentic flavor at home with this easy-to-follow recipe! This mild salsa is perfect for beginners and easily customizable to your spice preference. Learn how to expertly rehydrate and blend dried chiles for a rich, smooth sauce that's bursting with flavor. This recipe is freezer-friendly, allowing you to enjoy restaurant-quality salsa anytime! Find dried chiles in the specialty aisle of most grocery stores (like Albertson's!).

Indulge in the rich, smoky depths of this Ancho and Chipotle Mole, a Food & Wine staff favorite! Perfect for steak, pork, chicken, turkey, shrimp, or beans – simply simmer your protein in the sauce for a decadent mole stew. This make-ahead marvel can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Get ready for a flavor journey that's as satisfying as it is simple!

Transform leftover shredded pork (or roast!) into sensational Ancho Carnitas! This vibrant recipe, inspired by Diana Kennedy, features a tangy, spicy ancho chile sauce that's quick to make and incredibly flavorful. Customize the heat with serrano peppers – a single one adds amazing flair, but you can omit them entirely for a milder dish. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls, these carnitas are also fridge-friendly, lasting for days!

This heartwarming Sopa De Albondigas recipe has been a family favorite for generations! My mother-in-law's secret? It's surprisingly simple to make, despite its rich, complex flavor. Get ready for tender meatballs in a vibrant broth brimming with vegetables. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion – it's guaranteed to become a new family classic! Dive into a bowl of pure comfort and taste the love.

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant Adobo marinade! A staple in Spanish-speaking Caribbean and Central American cuisine, this versatile recipe infuses pork, chicken, or beef with irresistible flavor. While ingredient variations abound, our version starts with a flavorful base of oil, garlic, and zesty acidity, creating a marinade that's both simple and spectacular. Marinate for hours or even days for a deeper, more intense flavor profile – the longer, the better! Discover the magic of Adobo and elevate your next grilling or roasting experience.

Craving a heartwarming and flavorful Mexican feast? This Authentic Mexican Pozole recipe, passed down from a friend in Mexico, is a crowd-pleaser guaranteed to have everyone asking for seconds (and thirds!). Unlike traditional menudo, this pozole is free of tripe and pig's feet, making it enjoyable for all palates. This rich and delicious soup is bursting with authentic Mexican flavors and is incredibly easy to make. Prepare to be amazed by its depth of flavor and the vibrant colors! Don't forget to customize your bowl with fresh garnishes and a squeeze of lime for the perfect finishing touch!

Ignite your taste buds with these fiery Ancho Chile Pork Chops! Marinated in a smoky, spicy ancho chili sauce, these juicy pork chops are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. This recipe, adapted from Cooking Light (March 2003), delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Easily adjust the spice level to your preference – add an extra chili for extra heat! Prep time excludes the 8-hour marinating time, allowing for maximum flavor infusion.

Elevate your chili and Mexican cooking with this incredible chili powder blend! Inspired by Alton Brown's genius, this recipe delivers authentic chili flavor in just 13 minutes. Easily customizable – mix and match dried chiles to your liking while maintaining the approximate ratios. Get ready to experience chili like never before!

Experience a flavor explosion with this low-cholesterol, low-fat, and gluten-free Apricot Ancho Barbecue Glaze! Created by the Culinary Institute of America, this recipe expertly balances the earthy depth of ancho chilies with the sweetness of apricots. Perfect for grilling, basting, or as a dipping sauce, this vibrant glaze is sure to become a new favorite. Prepare to impress your taste buds!

Savor the taste of Las Vegas at home with this authentic Beso BBQ sauce recipe, straight from Eva Longoria Parker's acclaimed restaurant! This smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce is perfect for ribs, chicken, brisket, or anything that needs a flavor boost. Easy to make and even easier to love, this recipe will become your new go-to BBQ sauce.

Elevate your dishes with this rich and complex Ancho Chile and Bourbon Sauce! Its smoky depth and subtle sweetness pair perfectly with everything from savory pork and chicken to succulent beef and even fluffy rice. This 55-minute recipe is surprisingly easy and yields a sauce that's bursting with flavor – guaranteed to become your new go-to for adding a gourmet touch to any meal.