TURKEY MOLE RECIPE

Turkey Mole Recipe image

Provided by Jo Zimny

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 c slivered almonds
1/2 tsp vegetable oil
2 1/8 medium dried ancho or anaheim chillies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 c chopped onion
2 clove garlic
1 chipoltle chile in adobo
1 1/2 c fire roasted crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 6 in size corn tortillas torn into pieces
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 c chicken broth
1 1/2 lb turkey (or chicken) thighs
cilantro spring, optional

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add the Chillies and saute 1 minute or until soft. Add the almonds, onion and garlic and saute 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
2. Spoon the mixture into a food processor, add the chipotle chili, sugar, spices, chocolate, tortilla pieces, vinegar and broth and process until smooth.
3. Add the turkey pieces and spice mixture to the slow cooker, and stir to coat.
4. Cover and cook on low-heat for 5-8 hours. Don't stir this during cooking. Remove and serve with a side of rice.
5. Enjoy!