Salsa de Morita

salsa sauce condiment mexican chile pepper hot pepper

Ingredients

2 cups stemmed dried morita chiles

1/4 cup white vinegar

1 tablespoon ground piloncillo or brown sugar

1/4 white onion, coarsely chopped

2 whole cloves

1 bay leaf

1 clove garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup olive oil

Method

In a small pot, combine all of the ingredients except the oil with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; cover the pot and let cook at a low simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until very smooth. With the blender motor running, slowly add the olive oil, blending until incorporated. Taste and add more salt as needed.