When time is tight and your pantry feels bare, fear not! Whipping up a delicious red chile sauce from our authentic red chile powder and a sprinkle of spices is a breeze. You can dive right in and use your sauce the same day, but for the ultimate flavor fiesta, let it chill in the fridge overnight. This little sleepover allows the chile powder to rehydrate, giving you a smooth, dreamy texture and melded flavors that will make your taste buds dance!

**Check out the Kitchen Notes for extra tips

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. fat (Canola or vegetable oil, lard, bacon drippings, or butter)

2 Tbsp. flour

¼ cup SOCO Chile Co. 100% Authentic New Mexico Hatch Red Chile Powder

2 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)

¼ tsp. garlic powder

¼ tsp. onion powder

⅛ tsp. cumin powder

¼ tsp. crushed dried oregano (Mexican oregano if you can find it)

¼ tsp. salt

½ tsp. white or apple cider vinegar

¼ tsp. sugar (optional)

*Check the Kitchen Notes for details

Heat things up!
In a saucepan, warm the fat over medium-low heat. Once it’s shimmering with excitement, add the flour and stir like a pro. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring like there’s no tomorrow. (This is your roux—fancy, right?)

Spice it up!
Toss in the red chile powder and give it a quick stir (no longer than 30 seconds, or it might get cranky and burn!). It’ll look clumpy, but that’s okay!

Whisk away!
Gradually add your liquid while whisking like a champion to smooth out those clumps. Keep at it until you have a silky sauce!

Mix it up!
Add all the other ingredients (but hold off on the sugar for now) and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently, and if it gets too thick, just splash in a bit more liquid—1 tbsp. at a time—until you reach your desired consistency.

Taste test!
Give it a little taste. If it’s a bit too hot or bitter, sprinkle in a tiny bit of sugar to balance the flavors.

Let it rest!
For the best results, let your sauce cool, then pop it in the fridge overnight. This will enhance the flavor and create that smooth texture we all love!

Kitchen Notes

Extra Flavor:
Want to keep it smooth? Stick with garlic and onion powders, or go wild and sauté minced garlic and onion in the oil before adding the flour for extra flavor!

Sweeten It Up:
If your sauce leans toward bitterness, don’t be shy—just add a pinch of sugar at the end. Always taste before adjusting so you get it just right!

There you go! A fun take on a delicious red chile sauce made with our authentic red chile powder that’s sure to spice up your cooking adventures!