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Hot Hot Vinegar

9 chiles de ?rbol
7 cascabel chiles
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
2 fresh scallions
3 garlic cloves, halved
3 3/4 cups cider vinegarIn a dry cast iron skillet, toast chiles briefly over medium heat, just until fragrance begins to be released. Place the chiles in a quart bottle or jar. Add cilantro, scallions and garlic, using a wooden spoon handle to help position the ingredients.In a saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil, and pour as much of it over the chiles, vegetables and herbs as will fit in the bottle or jar. Cool to room temperature, cover, and store in a dark place for at least 5 days before using.Sprinkle it over Drunken Beans or quelites, or use it in salsa and hot sauces.

Jalapeno mustard
Jalapeno Mustard1/3 cup Colman`s dry mustard1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds2 eggs1/2 cup beer or water2 tablespoons minced pickled jalape?os, plus    2 tablespoons jalape?o pickling liquid1 1/2 tablespoons molassesbr (Upload by user)

Mexican rub
Mexican RubRub this on chicken, ribs or fish before grilling.1/4 cup chile powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground red pepperCombine all ingredie (Upload by user)

Pickled chiles
Pickled Chiles3 tablespoons vegetable oil5 cloves garlic, peeled40 to 50 Serranos or 12 large jalape?os1/2 medium onion, sliced 1/8 inch thick1/2 cup fruit vinegar or cider vinegar2 bay leaves1 scant teaspoon mixed thyme, marjoram and Mexican oregano4 pepperco (Upload by user)

Red chile wash
Red Chile WashYou can rub this onto seafood and meats before smoking, use it in marinades, sauces and mayonnaise, and coat foods before grilling.1 cup dried New Mexico Red Chile Pur?e2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crumb (Upload by user)

Rib rub
Rib RubThis makes enough for about 5 pounds of meat.1 tablespoon ground roasted cumin seeds1 tablespoon chili powder blend1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbledb (Upload by user)

Salsa vinegar
Salsa Vinegar4 large red jalape?o peppers, quartered lengthwise3 scallions with green tops, well washed12 large sprigs fresh cilantro2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved3 cups good white wine vinegarTrim tops of scallions to fit the bottle. Stuff the jalape?os, scall (Upload by user)

Southwest seasoning
Southwest SeasoningThis is a wonderful southwestern flavor for salads and meats.1/3 cup chile powder2 tablespoons dried cilantro leaves2 tablespoons cumin2 tablespoons Mexican oregano leaves2 tablespoons dried sweet basil leaves1 tablespoon garlic powder1 t (Upload by user)

Caribe honey
Caribe HoneyServe this over biscuits or sopaipillas. It is also a wonderful glaze for meats.1/4 cup crushed Caribe chilesWater2 cups desert honeySimmer chiles in a small amount of water until the pulp becomes soft and slides off the peel, about 30 minutes.Str (Upload by user)

Taco seasoning mix
Taco Seasoning Mix2 teaspoons instant minced onion1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cornstarc/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic1/2 teaspoon crushed, dried red pepper1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano1 teaspoon ground cuminCombine all ingredi (Upload by user)

Sonoran seasoning
Sonoran SeasoningThis is excellent on all grilled meats and vegetables.1 tablespoon mild, ground red chile 6 tablespoonss plus 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns 4 teaspoons cumin seed 4 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 tablespoon chamomile br (Upload by user)
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Chile oil
Chile OIlThis is very hot! It can be used to flavor meats or as the oil in salad dressings.3 cups virgin olive oil2 cups crushed Caribe chilesPlace ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring almost to a simmer. Remove from heat; cover and cool overnight.The next m (Upload by user)
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Chile-orange oil
Chile Orange Oil1/4 cup dried crushed red New Mexican    chiles, seeds included2 cups peanut oil1 teaspoon sesame oilZest of 3 oranges, finely minced2 cloves garlic, finely mincedHeat peanut oil to 325 degrees F. Remove from the heat and stir in (Upload by user)
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Chile vinegar
Chile VinegarUse for meat, salads and vegetables.1 quart small red ripe chiles, finely chopped1 quart 5% acidity vinegar1 tablespoon saltPut chiles into a sterilized glass jar, then add salt and vinegar. Seal the jar. Let stand for 7 days in indirect sunlight, turni (Upload by user)
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Chili powder
Chili Powder4 dried Anaheim chiles1 pequ?n chile, dried (optional)2 teaspoons cumin seed, dried1 teaspoon Mexican oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion saltStem and seed chiles carefully. Do not rub your eyes and do not use the pequ?n chile unless y (Upload by user)
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Chili seasoning mix
Chili Seasoning Mix2 tablespoons chile powder1 tablespoon seasoned salt2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon Mexican oregano1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powderMix all ingredients; store in an airtight jar in a cool place. Makes 1/4 cup./ (Upload by user)
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Chipotles en adobo (chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
Chipotles en Adobo (Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce)This is the way to make your own "canned" chipotles en adobo.1 packed cup (2 ounces) stemmed chipotle chiles2 tablespoons finely chopped onion4 tablespoons catsup1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 cup cider vin (Upload by user)
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