Best 8 Red Chile Fire And Ice Sauce Recipes

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"Red Chile Fire and Ice Sauce", also known as "Christmas Chile Sauce", is an intriguing and versatile condiment that brings a unique blend of heat and sweetness to any dish. Originating from New Mexico, this sauce has become a beloved staple in kitchens across the globe due to its ability to elevate the flavor of various culinary creations. Whether you prefer it spicy or mild, this comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make the perfect "Red Chile Fire and Ice Sauce" at home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RED CHILE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h5m

Yield about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups dried whole New Mexico red chile pods (medium hot)
Water, to cover
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground or leaf Mexican oregano
6 cloves minced garlic, or 2 to 3 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Remove stems and seeds from dried chile pods. Rinse and place in 4-quart pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let pods steep for 30 minutes.
  • Drain pods in a colander and reserve juice. Place softened pods into a blender or food processor, adding just enough reserved juice to barely cover. Blend to a fine consistency. Pour the resulting pulp into a fine sieve or colander and allow the extra juice to drain out, stirring occasionally.
  • Return this pulp to the 4-quart pot and add the salt, oregano, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste to adjust seasonings. If the sauce tastes bitter, add the tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Use red chile sauce over enchiladas, chile rellenos, or as a side or sauce for any other Mexican entree.

RED CHILE DIPPING SAUCE



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This spicy condiment is a perfect dipping sauce for Thai summer rolls. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and ribs from the chile peppers before chopping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 fresh red chile peppers, stems removed
1 cup rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, process the peppers until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl, and add the vinegar and sugar. Stir to combine, and transfer to a serving bowl.

KENNY ROGERS' FIRE AND ICE CHILI



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I got this off the internet several years ago and found it in a scrap recipe collection I'd had for awhile in storage.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in syrup
2 lbs lean boneless pork roast, cut into 1 - inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained
1 green pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 -3 tablespoon seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
sliced green onion, shredded cheddar cheese and dairy sour cream

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
  • In a Dutch oven, cook pork, half at a time, in hot olive oil till brown.
  • Return all the meat to the pot.
  • Add the first chopped onion and 1 clove garlic.
  • Cook over medium heat till onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the reserved pineapple syrup, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, green chili peppers, the green pepper, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, chili powder, cumin, jalapeno pepper and salt.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer the chili for 1 and 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the pineapple chunks.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes more.
  • Let diners add their own toppers.
  • To increase the spiciness of the chili, Kenny adds 2 more T of the jalapeno pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 431.1, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 17, Protein 37.1

NEW MEXICO RED CHILE SAUCE



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Red chile is a staple of the New Mexican and West Texan diet, and this recipe is my grandmother's recipe. When I make it, it reminds me of the smells of her cooking in her kitchen, fresh corn tortillas, beans, and red chile peppers. You can kick up the spiciness by adding more arbol chile pods.

Provided by Cookincwgrl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons canola oil
20 New Mexico dried red chile pods, stemmed and seeded
10 dried chile de arbol peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 quart chicken stock, or more if needed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of a heavy saucepan with oil; add chile pods. Toast over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add enough chicken stock to allow pods to float; simmer until they develop the texture of wet leather, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Fill blender halfway with chile-stock mixture. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a bowl; repeat with remaining mixture. Strain sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan over medium heat. Discard solids.
  • Stir cumin, coriander, and oregano into the saucepan; add honey. Cook until sauce is thick and evenly coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 711.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

RED CHILE SAUCE



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Make and share this Red Chile Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by acid.

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces whole dried hot new mexico chilies (preferably Chimayo)
2 ounces whole dried ancho chiles
2 ounces whole pasilla chiles
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
2 quarts water
1 lb roma tomato, blackened
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, roasted,peeled,chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lard
1 cup chicken stock (or more as needed)

Steps:

  • Stem and seed chiles, roast at 250 for 3- 4 minutes.
  • Add to the water in a covered pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Cool Blacken tomatoes under broiler.
  • Saute onion in oil over low heat until browned.
  • Put tomato, onion, garlic, chiles, cumin, oregano, adobo sauce and salt in a blender.
  • Add stock and puree to a fine paste.
  • Add lard to a skillet and heat to almost smoking.
  • Fry sauce at a sizzle for 5 minutes.
  • Do not allow to get too thick.
  • Add more stock if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.1, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 705, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 7

RED CHILE SAUCE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     Sauce     Thanksgiving     Chile Pepper

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

15 large dried New Mexico red chiles
Boiling water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, butter, or meat fat such as lard or suet
2 teaspoons masa harina, corn flour, or unbleached all-purpose flour
1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a baking sheet in the oven until hot. Put on rubber gloves and remove the stems and seeds from the chiles. Pull the baking sheet out of the oven and use tongs to arrange the chiles on it in a single layer. Slide back in the oven and roast until the chiles are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Remove from oven and use tongs to transfer the chiles to a heatproof bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover the chiles and allow to sit until cool, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer the peppers and 3 cups of the soaking liquid to a food processor or blender. Reserve the remaining liquid. Blend or process the chiles until smooth.
  • 3. Warm the oil over medium heat. Whisk in the masa harina. Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the pureed chiles, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in salt to taste. Add additional water, if necessary, to get a thick but pourable consistency. This sauce will keep in a tightly covered glass jar up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen.

FIRE AND ICE PASTA



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Delicious bow tie pasta with a bite! Feel free to use penne or rotini pasta for a change of pace!

Provided by Patti Rotman

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅔ cup chopped fresh basil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 ½ cups olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup chopped fresh chives
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 ounces goat cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages farfalle pasta

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix together the basil, diced tomatoes, garlic, olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, chives, sun dried tomatoes, and red pepper chile flakes. Cover and place in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
  • Remove sauce from refrigerator 2 hours before serving, to allow ingredients to come to room temperature.
  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook farfalle pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • Toss cooked pasta with room temperature sauce. Sprinkle with goat cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1026.6 calories, Carbohydrate 102.5 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 59.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 857.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

RED CHILE HOT SAUCE



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Splash liberally on fried eggs, toss with grilled veg, or spread on a sub.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper     Sauce     Condiment     Garlic     Vinegar

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 red Fresno chiles, seeds removed
8 red habanero chiles, seeds removed
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 cup white distilled vinegar

Steps:

  • Pulse Fresno and habanero chiles, garlic, and 2 Tbsp. salt in a food processor until very finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and let sit at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours (this will both develop the chile flavor and soften the flesh, resulting in a smooth flavorful sauce when puréed).
  • Purée chile mixture and vinegar in a blender until smooth. Season with salt.
  • Do Ahead
  • Sauce can be made 2 months ahead. Cover and chill.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are less watery than other varieties.
  • Roast the tomatoes before making the sauce. This will concentrate their flavor and make them sweeter.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when roasting the tomatoes. They should be in a single layer so that they can roast evenly.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce.
  • Add a little bit of sugar to the sauce to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer for a more flavorful sauce.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Red Chile Fire and Ice Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce, give Red Chile Fire and Ice Sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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