(Basic Red Chile Sauce from a powder)
Yield: 2 cups Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Temperature: Medium, Low Freezes Well

2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour (Cormeal works well too)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 - 3/4 cup Red Chile Powder*
Oregano (optional)
2 cups cold water**
Comino (optional)

1. Heat shortening in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add chile powder and cook for an additional minute.
3. Gradually add the water and stir, making sure that no lumpsform.
4. Add seasonings to sauce and simmer at low heat for 10-15 minutes.

* Red Chile recipe above. Varied amounts and variety of
chile will determine the degree of hotness. One to two cups Chile
Caribe may be substituted.
** For a more mild flavor, tomato juice may be substituted.

NOTE: One pound of cooked beef or pork, ground, cubed, or shredded,
may be added.