Best of the West Barbecue Sauce

This sauce has been around for so long that its origin has disappeared into the sunset. It can be used for many things.1 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 cups white onion, diced1 1/2 cups ca ...

Texas Barbecue Sauce

This sauce can be used with beef, pork and poultry.6 dried red New Mexican chiles,    stems and seeds removed4 dried chiltepin chiles1/2 cup commercial "chili" sauce1 ...

Cinnamon-Citrus Rub

This is a wonderful rub for seafood and light meats.Zest from 2 orange, 2 limes and 2 lemons1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon paprika1 3/4 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon packed brown sugar1 ...

Orange-Sour Cream Sauce

This is great over grilled or raw fresh fruit.16 ounces sour cream1/2 cup brown sugar, packed2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons orange-flavor liqueur1 teaspoon grated orange peelMix a ...

Seafood Sauce

Dip ice cold boiled shrimp into this sauce for a wonderfully different taste treat.4 tablespoons Mexican lime juice1/2 cup olive oil4 large poblano or Anaheim chiles, minced6 serrano chiles, minced2 ...

Chiltepin House Sauce (Salsa Casera)

2 cups chiltepins8 to 10 cloves garlic1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Mexican oregano1 teaspoon coriander seed1 cup water1 cup cider vinegarCombine all ingredients in a blender and ...

Classic Green Chile Sauce (Chile Verde)

This can be used in any recipe needing a green chile sauce.8 chopped green New Mexican chiles, roasted,     peeled, stems and seeds removed (optional)1 mediu ...

Habanero Pepper Sauce

12 Habanero chiles, stems removed, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup distilled vinegar1/4 cup Mexican lime juiceSaut ...

Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil2 cups sliced onions1 1/2 cups cider vinegar2 ancho chiles and 6 chipotle chiles,    stemmed, seeded and roasted10 large cloves garlic, ro ...

Tex-Mex Chili Gravy

4 dried red New Mexico chiles*8 dried red ancho chiles*1 pound ground beef4 cups beef stock1 medium onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons bacon drippings (optional)2 teaspo ...