Best Smoky Chilli Sauce Recipes

SMOKY CHILLI SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the chillies, then tip onto a sheet of foil with the garlic cloves, a drizzle of olive oil, caster sugar and some salt. Lift the sides of the foil up and scrunch to close.
• Grill on the barbecue (or roast at 160C/140C fan/gas 3) for 30 mins until the garlic is soft. Tip into a large pestle and mortar or food processor with 1 tbsp olive oil, and crush or blitz to a chunky sauce. Will keep in the fridge for up to two days.

ANCHO CHILI SAUCE - RECIPE

Steps:

• Dry roast the ancho peppers on a hot pan about 1-2 minutes per side. The peppers will puff slightly and the skins will begin to turn red.
• Set them into a large pot of boiling water and remove from heat. Let them soak covered in water for 30 minutes.
• Remove the stems and coarsely chop the anchos. Reserve the soaking liquid.
• Set the chopped anchos into a food processor.
• Heat the oil in a pan to medium heat and add the onion. Cook about 5 minutes to soften.
• Add the garlic and tomato and cook another minute or so, until you can smell the garlic. Add them to the food processor.
• Add the vinegar, cumin, oregano and a bit of salt and pepper along with about 1 cup of the soaking liquid. Process until it smooths out.
• The sauce will be thick at this point. You can add more soaking liquid to achieve your desired consistency.
• Give it a taste. You can adjust with salt and pepper and this point, and if you feel it needs a touch of sweetness, add the honey and process a bit more.
• Press the sauce through a coarse strainer into a bowl. I use a wooden spoon to push it through.
• Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
• As a tasty variation, add up to 15 ounces (1 can) of tomato sauce while cooking, or after you strain the ancho chili sauce to simmer. It makes for an outstanding final sauce. Or, swirl in anywhere from 1 tablespoon to a cup of the ancho chili sauce to tomato sauce to liven up any dish.

SMOKEY HOT SAUCE

Steps:

• place tomatoes, chilies, raisins, onion and garlic in a blender and puree.
• Add to a pot with rest of ingredients.
• Cook for 20 minutes.
• Pour into sterilized jars leaving 1/2 inch head space. Process for 10 minutes.
• Let flavors meld for a week or two.

SIMPLE HOT CHILLI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine chilli, tomatoes, sugar, salt and vinegar in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Stand for 5 minutes.
• Process mixture, in batches, until smooth. Pour into hot sterilized jars. Secure lids. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

SMOKY CHILLI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a casserole or shallow saucepan over a medium heat, then fry the beef for about 10 mins until any fat has been released and the beef has started to brown. Add the onion and fry for another 8-10 mins until the onions have softened and started to brown slightly. Add the garlic and stir for another minute.
• Stir in the cumin seeds, ground coriander, oregano and a good grinding of black pepper, and continue to fry the mixture for a few minutes until fragrant. Add the vinegar, then the chipotle and tomato pastes, and stir everything together. Tip in the tomatoes and a can of water, then add the yeast extract and crumble in the stock cube. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
• When the chilli has thickened, tip in the beans and half the liquid from the can. Simmer for 20 mins more, taste for seasoning, then serve with rice, and top with the soured cream, jalapeños, coriander leaves and onion.