Sofrito Sauce

11 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oil Achiote
  • 2 green bell peppers seeded, deribbed, and chopped
  • green chilies cup Mild, chopped
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tbsp dried cilantro
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • ham pound Cured, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Puree all the ingredients in a food processor. Place in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use in another recipe, or pour into glass jars, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2
    ** To make achiote oil, heat 2 cups olive oil over low heat in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 cup achiote seeds and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a rich orange color is obtained. Remove the oil from the heat and let cool. Strain the oil through a sieve into a small jar and discard the seeds. Use the oil in another recipe, or store it in the refrigerator for later use.

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