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Old Yolo Tamale Parlor Sauce

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
20–25 minutes PT20–25M
Yield
8 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Old Yolo Tamale Parlor Sauce on top of two chicken verde tamales Nugget Markets friends of the family

This tasty tamale sauce brings just the right balance of savory richness and warming spice. Pro Tip: Use the chile sauce can to measure your water!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 2½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 2½ tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 can (28 ounces) Las Palmas Red Chile Sauce
  • 28 ounces water

Preparation

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients, stir, and cook for 20–25 minutes, until sauce has thickened to a gravy-like consistency. Serve with tamales.