Chipotle Sauce Recipe=Adobo* 7 to 10 medium-sized dried chipotle chilies, stemmed and slit lengthwise * 1/3 cup onion, diced * 5 tablespoons cider vinegar * 2 cloves garlic, diced * 1/4 cup ketchup * 1/4 teaspoon Salt Chipotles in adobo are chipotles that have been stewed in a lightly seasoned liquid.They have become very popular in Southwestern cooking becausethey provide a distinctive warm heat and delicious smoky flavor. They can be added toalmost anything, including breads, sauces, salad dressings and pastas. Although you can buy canned chipotles in adobo, this homemade alternative is far superior and is very easy to prepare. Combine all of the ingredients in a pan with 3 cups of water. Cover and cook oververy low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until the chilies are very soft and the liquid hasbeen reduced to 1 cup. This recipe will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator inan airtight container.For chipotle puree, place the cooked chipotles and sauce in a blender and puree. Putthrough a fine sieve to remove seeds. You may injoy this article in reference to chipotle peppers, even tells you how to make your own. Chipotle peppers |