NM Food Made Easy Lesson 1: Red Chile From Pods

“Red or Green?” The official state question about your chile sauce preference is quoted so often in New Mexico that it’s become a bit cliche. However, the consumption of chile is practically a religion in the Land of Enchantment and will continue as it has for centuries. Today I will walk you through the makings of a very fine batch of authentic Red Chile Sauce.

Lesson overview

We’ll discuss how traditional Red Chile sauce was made.
How to create a perfectly smooth and versatile sauce.
Important tips on choosing dried pods and using the best seasonings in your sauce.
Blend up your own batch of chile sauce and share it with friends and family.

About Emily

I am obsessed with mastering all cooking/baking techniques as I believe that these self-reliance skills are still really important, especially in today's world. I grew up in New Mexico, and recently left the Land of Enchantment for the land of the Potato- Idaho. I am also a space and earth science nerd and I love the outdoors, my family and Christian faith.