Mole Poblano

Process

1. Prep:
   1. Chiles
      1. Stem and remove seeds (used in the spice mix)
      2. Tear into large pieces
      3. Heat the oil over medium-high
      4. Fry the chiles until slightly darkened, approx 20 seconds, then remove
      5. Transfer to a large bowl, cover in boiling water
      6. Steep for 30 minutes
      7. *** WAIT 30 MINUTES ***
      8. Strain, reserve the soaking liquid
      9. Blend the chiles, some of the soaking liquid, the chicken stock, until as smooth as possible.
      10. Strain, pushing through as much as possible.
2. Heat the oil over medium-high
3. Add the chile puree; cook, stirring, until it has thickened to tomato paste-like consistency - approx 10 minutes
4. Stir in the spice mix
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently
6. *** SIMMER 30 MINUTES ***
7. Stir in the chicken stock and chocolate. Simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
8. *** SIMMER 60 MINUTES ***
9. Stir in the sugar and salt
10. Remove from heat.