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El Fuerte Hot Sauce

Cuisine: Mexican
Courses: Sauces
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups 948mlWater
6 cups 375g / 13ozRipe tomatoes - chopped (large)
20   Dried guajillo or new
  Mexico chiles seed - devein
20   Dried de arbol or japones
  Chiles
10   Garlic cloves - peeled (medium)
2 cups 474mlRed wine vinegar or other
  Strong vinegar
  Salt

Recipe Instructions

Bring water to a boil and add tomatoes, chiles, garlic, oregano and a cup of vinegar. Add salt. Cook uncovered for fifty minutes or until it become semi-thick. Add vinegar and adjust seasonings. Process in a blender or food processor. Strain.

Sterilize 6 to 8 small bottles, caps and a funnel. Fill hot jars with the sauce. Seal, cool to room temperature. Refrigerate.

From "Cuisine of the Water Gods" by Patricia Quintana with Jack Bishop ISBN 0-671-74898-X

Source:
El Charro Cafe Favorite Recipes

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