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Homemade Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Recipe
This simple recipe for chipotle peppers in adobo sauce takes less than 30 minutes to make and it’s so much better than the store-bought canned version. Use it in Burrito Sauce, or other Mexican dish for an incredible meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 58 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 dried chipotle peppers* (to substitute, use a teaspoon of smoked paprika, a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of tomato paste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar **
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- ½ cup chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Soak dried chipotle peppers. Crack the chipotle peppers and add them to a medium saucepan. Add water to cover the peppers. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20-25 minutes. (Add more water if necessary)
- Make the adobo sauce. In the meantime, heat oil in a skillet. Once hot, add ketchup, cider vinegar, minced garlic, and boiling water. Mix to combine.
- Add chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
- Add chipotle peppers to the adobo sauce. Remove the soaked chipotle peppers and add them to the adobo sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes. (Make sure to drain the peppers properly. For a smooth consistency, you can blend the peppers before mixing it with the adobo sauce).
- Let cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- * You can order dried whole chipotle peppers on Amazon if you cannot find them at your local grocery store.
- ** Any type of vinegar will work for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
58kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Net Carbohydrates
3g
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
258mg
(11%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3085IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 3g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3085IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.