Make your own Chipotles in Adobo Sauce

Chipotles in Adobo Sauce

30 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 18-20 dried Chipotle Peppers (about 3 oz), stems removed.
• 1 cup tomato puree or chopped canned tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar

Instructions

• Place chipotle peppers in a bowl
• Cover the peppers with boiling water, place a pot lid or plate on the surface to keep the peppers submerged
• Leave them soak for 20 minutes
• Drain the peppers, reserving 1 cup of the soaking liquid
• Combine 4-5 chipotles, 1 cup soaking liquid, tomato puree and honey in a blender or food processor.
• Process until smooth
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan
• Saute the onions, garlic, salt, pepper and spices until the onions are soft
• Add the tomato puree and the remaining whole chipotle peppers to the pan
• Add the vinegar and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce has the consistency of a thick tomato sauce
• If the sauce is too thick add a little more water, if the sauce is too thin cook a little longer.
• Chipotles in Adobo will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator and the flavors will continue to develop
• Chipotles in Adobo can be frozen for long term storage.