How to Make Hot Sauce With Chipotle Pepper
Chipotle peppers are jalapenos that have been smoked and dried, then rehydrated using an adobo sauce. They are moderately spicy and very flavorful, making them ideal for use in hot sauce. This recipe yields 3 cups of hot sauce with chipotle pepper, which is even better after several days. It's excellent for use with grilled meats and can easily be used in recipes that require hot sauce. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 tbsp. chipotle peppers
- Food processor
- Saucepan
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- ½ cup tomato paste
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- Bowl
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. molasses
- ¼ cup white wine
- Airtight container
Instructions
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Put the chipotle peppers into a food processor and puree for 30 seconds, or until smooth. Transfer into a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste.
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Add the brown sugar, salt, garlic and oregano to a mixing bowl and mix well. Stir the seasonings into the sauce pan, and then add the apple cider vinegar and the Worcestershire sauce.
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Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and then stir in the molasses and white wine. Allow the hot sauce to simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Taste the sauce for flavor and add more molasses or pureed chipotle if necessary.
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Simmer the sauce for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until about 3 cups remain in the pan. Remove the hot sauce from the burner and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer into an air tight container and let stand in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
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Remove the chipotle hot sauce from the refrigerator and use as needed. The hot sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks before discarding any unused portion.
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Tips & Warnings
If the hot sauce is too thick, add a small amount of tequila, fruit juice or water until the desired consistency is achieved. The sauce can be used immediately after preparation if necessary, but will not be as flavorful.
Taste a small amount of the finished hot sauce before using to ensure it is not too spicy for your tastes. Add molasses to sweeten the sauce if needed.
