New Mexico Red Chile

Snowing outside means warm food inside. A pot of beans on and Chile Colorado, red chile, will warm the soul! I make mine using dried red chile pods, just break off the stem, cover with water and bring to a boil (12-14) if you dont want it too hot, shake out the seeds. Cover, and make sure it doesn't dry out! Steam gently for about twenty minutes, then let cool. Put the pods and a little of the water you steamed the chile in (reserve the rest) into the blender or food processor. Grind to a paste. Meanwhile, get about 1-2 TBSN lard or oil hot and add a TBSP of flour. Brown and add the chile water, stir until well mixed and add the chile paste. A dash of salt, pepper and garlic salt and simmer away! Everyone makes it different, and different ways for different things. Chile powder works just as well, this is just the way I like to make it!
Either way, enjoy it, chile is good food and New Mexico has the best.