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Uncle Shel’S Salsa Picante De Chile Chipotle Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins

There is no specific recipe for Uncle Shel's Salsa Picante De Chile Chipotle. However, the salsa is generally made with roasted chipotle peppers, tomatoes, onions, and various spices.

 4 ea chipotle chiles
 ¾ c water
 3 ea pasilla negro chiles
 ½ c cider vinegar
 4 ea cascabel chiles
 1 ea clove garlic
 ¼ ts fresh ground black pepper
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4 ea chipotle chiles, stemmed and quartered including seeds3 ea pasilla negro chiles, stemmed and quartered including seeds4 ea cascabel chiles, stemmed and broken, including seeds1/4 ts fresh ground black pepper3/4 cwater1/2 ccider vinegar or Japanese rice vinegar1 ea clove garlic, smashed and quarteredPlace the chiles and their seeds in a small blender jar, add the garlic andthe black pepper.

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Mix the vinegar and the water together and heat untilthe mixture is just ready to boil, and add it to the peppers.

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Tightlyclose the jar and let the ingredients steep for at least 1/2 an hour.

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Thenpuree until smooth.

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This makes a tangy, tasty and thick salsa.

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The rice vinegar makes asomewhat mellower salsa than the cider vinegar.

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You could also use adistilled vinegar, or play around with the proportions of vinegar and waterto achieve your own pucker level.