Garlic Ancho Chile Jam

5 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads garlic, left whole
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ounces dried ancho chiles*, stems, seeds, and veins
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mild honey

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. 2
    Cut off and discard tops of garlic heads to expose cloves and rub each head with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
  3. 3
    Wrap heads together in foil and bake in middle of oven until tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cool to warm.
  5. 5
    While garlic is roasting, toast chiles in a dry heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Soak chiles in hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain.
  7. 7
    Squeeze garlic from skins into a food processor and puree with chiles, vinegar, honey, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to taste.
  8. 8
    Force puree through a sieve into a bowl.
  9. 9
    Available at Latino markets and Kitchen/Market (888-468-4433).

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