Ingredients:

  • 1 oz dried chipotle morita peppers
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions:

  1. Place the dried chipotle morita peppers in a small bowl. Cover them with boiling water and let them steep for 10-15 minutes until they are plump and pliable. Note: The water should turn a dark, ink like red.
  2. Drain the peppers using a strainer. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid for later.
  3. Heat the neutral oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until it smells fragrant but isn't brown.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and onion powder. Cook for 2 minutes until the paste darkens to a rich mahogany color.
  5. Transfer the softened peppers into the blender.
  6. Add the sautéed aromatic paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and sea salt to the blender.
  7. Pour in the 2 tablespoons of reserved soaking liquid.
  8. Process on high for 60-90 seconds until the Chipotle Adobo Sauce is completely smooth and glossy.