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Chipotle Hot Sauce Recipe

Chipotle Hot Sauce Recipe

Chipotle Hot Sauce is a smoky, spicy, and slightly tangy sauce made with chipotle peppers in adobo, perfect for tacos, burritos, and grilled meats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup water adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Airtight glass jar

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Peppers
  1. Take the chipotle peppers out of the can and roughly chop them. If you want milder heat, remove some seeds before blending.
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Step 2: Blend the Ingredients
  1. Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt, and water into a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
    Chipotle Hot Sauce Recipe
Step 3: Simmer the Sauce
  1. Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. This helps the flavors combine beautifully.
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Step 4: Adjust Consistency
  1. If the sauce feels too thick, add a little more water and stir. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
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Step 5: Cool and Store
  1. Let the sauce cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight glass jar. Refrigerate before serving for the best flavor.
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Notes

You can drizzle this Chipotle hot sauce over tacos, burritos, nachos, grilled chicken, burgers, or even scrambled eggs.