Recado negro
Sauces$6.99 / 8 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Recado negro is a paste made from dried chiles and spices, widely used in Mexican cooking to flavor stews and meats. Its deep and smoky flavor profile makes it ideal for dishes like mole and pipián. This ingredient is fundamental in traditional gastronomy.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Recado negro, part of the sauces and condiments section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Relleno Negro Yucateco (Yucatecan Black Stuffing Turkey) and Yucatecan Chilmole (Black Chilli Stew). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using recado negro
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Bottled sauces keep in the pantry while sealed. Once opened, store them tightly closed in the fridge; most keep their flavour for several weeks (check the label's guidance).
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Recado negro?
Recado negro is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Relleno Negro Yucateco (Yucatecan Black Stuffing Turkey) and Yucatecan Chilmole (Black Chilli Stew). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Recado negro in the US?
You can buy Recado negro online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
How should Recado negro be stored?
Bottled sauces keep in the pantry while sealed. Once opened, store them tightly closed in the fridge; most keep their flavour for several weeks (check the label's guidance).
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