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Chile de Árbol and Cherry Salsa

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup dried Chiles de Árbol, not packed down at all , about 1/2 oz
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Cup Cherries , about 4 oz (weigh without pits!)
  • 1/2 Cup Honey
  • 1/4 Onion, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Try to get as many seeds out of the chiles as possible. Place in saucepan with water and whole garlic cloves. This is a good time to turn your vent on and/or open a window, as the fumes from the cooking chiles are strong! Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While the chiles are simmering, place chopped onion and vinegar into your blender. Let sit for 5 minutes. The vinegar will start to cook the onions just slightly (think ceviche) so they won't be too sharp or aggressive a flavor.
  • Add cherries and honey to onion and vinegar, and add in chile mixture, along with any liquid that remains in the pan (there should be a couple Tablespoons left).
  • Season well with salt and pepper, and blend well. Enjoy on salads, as a salsa with chips, or a sauce for meat, fries, anything that needs a little spicy love!