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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
See full technique reference →Salsa de Chile Guajillo (Jalisco, Mexico): Smoke-drying intensifies umami for complex mole bases
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Adobo de Chiles Secos (Oaxaca, Mexico): Rehydrated smoked guajillos create layered heat in marinades
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
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Key Variables
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Over-smoking
Cause: Excessive smoke exposure or high temperatures
Fix: Reduce smoking time to 24-36 hours and maintain temp below 50°C
Mold growth
Cause: Insufficient moisture reduction
Fix: Ensure final moisture <10% with snap-test (chili should break cleanly)