New Mexico Red Chile Puree

Ingredients

• 10 New Mexico red chiles
• 1 1/3 cups cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  

Instructions

1. For a milder purée, rub chiles between your palms to remove most of the seeds.
2. Chop chiles coarsely with a knife or in a food processor.
3. Put them into a bowl and pour the vinegar over. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Add onion and garlic to the chiles and either cover the bowl with plastic and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, or put them in a saucepan over medium-high heat, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes.
5. Let cool slightly, then purée in a blender until very smooth. Let cool.
6. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.