Instructions: PLACE THE CHILES IN A BAKING PAN AND PUT THEM IN A 2500F. OVEN FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES. DO NOT BURN!! IF THE CHILES SMELL TOASTED THEY ARE DONE.

REMOVE SEEDS AND STEMS AND CRUMBLE INTO A SAUCEPAN. ADD THE REMAINING INGREDIENTS, BRING TO A BOIL, REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER FOR 20 TO 30 MINUTES.

PUREE THE MIXTURE IN A BLENDER UNTIL SMOOTH; STRAIN IF NECESSARY. IF THE SAUCE IS TOO THIN, PLACE BACK ON THE STOVE AND SIMMER UNTIL IT IS REDUCED TO THE DESIRED CONSISTENCY. VARIATIONS: SPICES SUCH AS CUMIN, CORIANDER AND MEXICAN OREGANO MAY BE

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