What to do with Chipotles in Adobo Sauce

Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover Chipotles in Adobo Sauce? This delicious ingredient can be used in lots of recipes, and I'll show you how to store it until you need it.

Course Seasoning

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Freezing Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings servings

Calories 11kcal

Author Tania Sheff

Ingredients

1 can chipotles in Adobo Sauce

Instructions

Place all of the contents of the can in a food processor and puree until it looks like a paste.
Add a spoonful into each section of an ice cube tray. Keep doing that until all the paste is used. Place in the freezer and freeze until solid (at least two hours). Transfer the frozen pieces into a Ziplock bag and return them to the freezer.

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Where to use it

I add this as a secret ingredient to many dishes and soups! If you are making Mexican inspired dishes, the chances are that Chipotles in Adobo would make a great addition. Add them to chilis, to roasted vegetables, to tacos, enchiladas, Mexican inspired soups, sauces, salsa, marinades, and so much more!

There are few flavor profiles that Chipotles in Adobo Sauce don't complement. Try it with food that are:

Sweet. Maple syrup and other sweeteners really enhance the sweet and spicy flavors in the adobo.
Tangy. The vinegary adobo sauce makes the chipotles work well in sour and tangy recipes.
Spicy. These chipotles have some heat, so they go nicely in your hotter dishes.
Smoky. Savory-flavored dishes just get better with these smoky chiles.

My favorite recipes using Chipotles in Adobo Sauce

Check above!

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