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Chipotles in Adobo Sauce

Make Chipotles in Adobo Sauce in your kitchen. You can do it using either store-bought or homemade Chipotle Peppers. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes
Soaking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
8 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 18-20 dried Chipotle Peppers (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
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Place chipotle peppers in a bowl and 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. Set Aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Saute the onions, garlic, salt, pepper and spices until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. 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 or they can be frozen for long term storage.

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