red enchilada sauce (salsa de chile rojo)

How To Make red enchilada sauce (salsa de chile rojo)

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  Cut ends off of dried chilies, de-seed (if desired)
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  Cut chilies into chucks and place in sauce pan with water just above the chilies. Slowly cook until chilies are very soft.
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  Place chilies in blender, blend until smooth. (sauce will be thick) Put blended chilies in pan with remaining water and add the broth.
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  Season to taste adding salt, and cayenne pepper to desired heat level. Simmer for about 1/2-1 hour.
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  Once sauce is put together; place 2 tbsp oil in pan. Heat to very hot, slowly poor sauce into pan and fry it...Yes fry it,. Simmer for about 1/2 on low and let rest for 2 hours before serving to allow all ingredients to mess together.
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