Chipotles En Adobo Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce Recipe

Elevate your cooking with this easy recipe for homemade chipotle peppers in adobo sauce! Far superior to store-bought, this recipe preserves the smoky heat of chipotles and creates a flavorful sauce perfect for adding depth to your favorite dishes. Learn how to smoke jalapeños to perfection and create a rich adobo sauce that can be frozen for up to a year. Impress your friends and family with this gourmet-quality condiment – it's easier than you think!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 45.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chipotles En Adobo Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce

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How to Make Chipotles En Adobo Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry 1 pound of red jalapeños.
  3. Lightly coat jalapeños with 2 tablespoons of canola oil.
  4. Arrange jalapeños in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until blackened but not burned. Maintain a nice red interior flesh.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  7. Once cool, carefully slit each jalapeño lengthwise, but leave them whole.
  8. In a medium saucepan, combine: 1 cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup water, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 1 hour, or until the liquid has reduced to about 1 cup.
  10. Add the roasted jalapeños to the sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  11. Divide the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce into small freezer-safe containers (approximately 5 peppers per container).
  12. Freeze for up to one year, or refrigerate in an airtight container for several weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g