Ingredients

  • 2 x Dry habaneros
  • 2 x Chile de arbol
  • 2 x Poblano
  • 2 x Chipotle
  • 2 x Ancho peppers
  • 1 can (Small) Tomato paste
  • 1/3 c. Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Grnd Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Cardamom
  • 1 3/4 c. Water
  • 2 Tbsp. Chipotle sauce. Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Place dry peppers in small sauce pan with 1 c. water.
  • Saute/fry on low till water had reduced to about 1/4 c..
  • Remove peppers and place on baking sheet in 250 degree oven till completely dry.
  • Grind in spice mill and add in 1 Tsp.
  • back to pepper reduction along with all remaining ingredients and remaining 1 c. water.
  • Simmer on low for 20 minutes (or possibly till the "bite" from the vinegar is gone).
  • Add in salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Chill overnight and correct flavors.