Substitute for Sauce from Asado de Puerco

Substitute for Sauce from Asado de Puerco from Pati’s Mexican Table Season 11, Episode 3 “The World Cup of Tacos”

📝 Ingredients

• 1 ancho chile (stemmed and seeded)
• 1 guajillo chile (stemmed and seeded)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Pinch cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1On a preheated comal over medium heat toast the ancho and guajillo chiles for about a minute per side. Transfer to a small saucepan and add the garlic clove, cover with water, and set over medium-high heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the chiles are rehydrated.
2. 2Place the chiles and garlic in the jar of a blender along with a cup of their cooking liquid and the oregano, cumin, and salt. Puree until completely smooth.