Nick's Mole Sauce
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the bacon and jalapeno pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes.
- Add the cinnamon, cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tequila and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce and chicken stock. Increase heat to medium-high to reach a boil. Then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for 35 minutes and stir in the chocolate powder. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Use this sauce to accompany your favorite grilled meats or chicken or even fish!
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 cup finely chopped carrots
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped bacon
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon bitter chocolate powder (not sweet)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nick's Mole Sauce
