Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Roasting and grinding the dried chilies
• • Blooming the spice mixture in rendered fat
• • Baking the chili covered for 75 minutes at low temperature
• • Uncovering and reducing for an additional 45 minutes
• • Adding dark chocolate for depth

Safety Warnings

• • Handle hot oil and the hot Dutch oven with oven mitts to avoid burns.
• • Wear gloves when handling roasted chipotle chilies to prevent skin irritation.
• • Use caution when grinding chilies; the powder can become airborne and irritate eyes.