Chipotles in adobo sauce

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What is Chipotles in adobo sauce?

Chipotle in adobo chiles (smoked jalapeno chiles) are canned in a red sauce that typically contains tomato puree and a variety of seasonings such as paprika, salt, onions, vinegar, garlic and oregano. Used for making sauces, chipotle mayonnaise, rubs as well as other recipes.

The smaller morita chile us used for making the chiles in adobo sauce rather than the large meco chile.

Where To Buy Chipotles in Adobo

Find chipotles in adobo in some well stocked grocery stores or most Mexican markets. The flavor and quality can really vary. We suggest the La Morena brand. You can purchase La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce at Amazon.com.

Learn more about chipotle chiles

Substitute for Chipotles in adobo sauce

Make your own (see recipe this page) or use equal quantites of rehydrated dried chipotles OR rehydrated dried pasilla de Oaxaca chiles with one tablespoon of tomato sauce.

Equivalents

1 can = about 7 peppers
1 chipotle in adobo, chopped is about 1 tablespoon

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Ingredients

La Morena Brand: tomato puree, paprika, salt, onions, oil, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and oregano.

Substitute For Chipotle in Adobo Recipe

This is a recipe for making your own chipotles in adobo sauce. The recipe is from Chef Mark Miller.

7-10 medium-sized dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and slit lengthwise
1/3 cup onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
5 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, sliced
4 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups water

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a pan, cover, and cook over very low heat for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until the chiles are very soft and the liquid has reduced down to 1 cup. This recipe will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight container. For chipotle puree, place cooked chipotles and sauce in a blender, and puree. Put through a fine sieve to remove seeds.

Nutrition: 7 peppers

15 calories
0 fat
2 g carbohydrate
0 g protein
350mg sodium

Favorite Chipotles in adobo sauce Recipes

Chipotle Citrus Marinade
The marinade contains orange lime juice, chipotles chiles, garlic, Mexican oregano, cumin and vinegar.
Quick Healthy Chicken Tacos
This quick healthy recipe uses poached chicken, chipotles in adobo, onions and red bell peppers. Serve on warmed corn tortillas and topped with shredded cheese and jalapenos.
Wild Rice Azteca
Our Wild Rice Azteca recipe combines garlic, tomato, chipotles in adobo sauce to flavor this Mexican inspired recipe. Wild rice adds chewy texture, nutty flavor and striking color to traditional Mexican rice.
Saffron Chipotle Salsa
The Saffron Chipotle Salsa recipe is made with chipotles in adobo, wine, saffron, cream and butter.
Quick Chipotle Cornbread
This recipe for a Quick Chipotle Cornbread makes use of the famous Tabasco hot chipotle sauce for a quick chipotle flavor. You start with a corn muffin mix, add egg, milk, whole kernel corn, and minced chipotle in adobo sauce. This makes a quick, hearty cornbread to serve with beans or a warm soup.