Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      Tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1      Medium        onion (4 ounces) -- diced
   4      Cloves        garlic -- peeled, minced
   1      Cup           ancho chili puree
   1      Cup           New Mexican chili puree
   5      Cups          tomato puree
   6      Tablespoons   pure maple syrup
   2      Tablespoons   chipotle chili puree
   3      Tablespoons   minced cilantro
   1      Teaspoon      Mexican oregano
   1      Teaspoon      salt or to taste

Preparation:

In skillet, heat oil; saute onion and garlic 5 minutes. Add ancho and New Mexican chile purees; cook 5 minutes more. Add tomato puree, maple syrup and chipotle puree; simmer for 20 minutes. Add cilantro, oregano and salt to taste. Use as dip or salsa, or as marinade or basting sauce for chicken or pork. Makes about 1 quart.