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Chipotles in Adobo Sauce

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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American , Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Using a wet clean kitchen wipe off any dusty crevasses on the Morita's. Arrange them on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the Moritas for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add them to a mixing bowl and cover them with very hot water. Let them soak for 20-30 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. In the meantime. add the tomatoes to a small baking dish and roast at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.
  7. 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.
  8. Finely dice the leftover onion.
  9. Place a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add oil and saute the onion until it softens.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Stir well and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until it has reduced down to your preferred consistency.
  13. Take a final taste for seasoning, adding more salt, sugar, or spices if you want.
  14. Store in Mason jar in the fridge for 4-6 weeks. Use as needed.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.