Slow Cooker Cauliflower Mole

1 head cauliflower

4 dried ancho chiles

3 cups water

¼ cup raw almonds (or cashews)

2 tbs cocoa powder

1.5 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp cinnamon

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp liquid smoke (optional)

⅛ tsp ground clove

Salt to taste

Toast the chiles in a dry pan just until they begin to smoke

Place chiles in water and bring to boil

Turn off heat and allow to soak approx 30 minutes

This process can be sped up by cooking the chilies in water in the microwave, 4 minutes

Remove stems from chiles and place chiles and soaking water in blender with the rest of the ingredients, except the cauliflower

Blend well, taste and add salt if needed

Chop cauliflower into small pieces and place in slow cooker

Add sauce and cook until soft. (approx 4 to 5 hours on high)

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