Red Chile Salsa

Name: Red Chile Salsa
Yield: Serves 8 (Makes 2 Cups)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/4 ounces dried, guajillo chiles, wiped clean; 1 (14.5-ounce) can, fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup, water; 3/4 teaspoon, salt; 1 , garlic clove, peeled and smashed; 1/2 teaspoon, distilled white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon, dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon, pepper; Pinch, ground cloves; Pinch, ground cumin

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2014, America's Test Kitchen TV

Serve with our Mexican-Style Grilled Steak (Carne Asada).

SERVES8 (Makes 2 Cups)

TIME15 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Fire-roasted tomatoes are the secret ingredient in our salsa. They add smoky depth without adding extra work. Dried guajillo chiles are toasted and ground for rich, deep flavor. Vinegar and spices round out the mixture for a salsa that is s...

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