Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
182 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
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Chipotles in Adobo Sauce are slightly sweet, tangy, and spicy, perfect for any kind of Mexican cuisine or whatever dish you want to add heat to.
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Ingredients
- 20 dried Chipotle Morita chiles
- 1 white onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano
- 1/2 cup chile powder
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- freshly cracked black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using a wet clean kitchen wipe off any dusty crevasses on the Morita's. Arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the Moritas for 1-2 minutes.
- Add them to a mixing bowl and cover them with very hot water. Let them soak for 20-30 minutes.
- After the chiles are done reconstituting take a taste of the soaking liquid. If you like the flavor, you can use it for the adobo sauce. If not, then you can use water for the adobo sauce.
- In the meantime. add the tomatoes to a small baking dish and roast at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.
- Select 8 of the chiles and de-stem them, de-seed, and add them to a blender or a food processor along with the roasted tomatoes, 1/2 onion, 2 garlic cloves, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water or soaking liquid. Combine well until smooth.
- Finely dice the leftover onion.
- Place a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add oil and saute the onion until it softens.
- Mince the 2 garlic cloves and add them to the pan. Add Mexican oregano, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and some freshly cracked black pepper.
- Saute for a few minutes and then add the chipotle puree, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and the remaining drained chiles.
- Stir well and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until it has reduced down to your preferred consistency.
- Take a final taste for seasoning, adding more salt, sugar, or spices if you want.
- Store in Mason jar in the fridge for 4-6 weeks. Use as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
1349mg
(56%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
8518IU
(170%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 1349mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 8518IU | 170% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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