Chipotle Adobo Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 small cans (about 14 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo
• 4 cloves garlic
• Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp)
• 4–8 tbsp neutral oil (avocado, grapeseed, or light olive oil)
• 2–6 tbsp water, to thin
• Salt, to taste

Optional

• 2–4 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Pinch of sugar (only if needed to soften harshness)

Method

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust acidity first (lime or vinegar), then salt. Thin with water until spoonable but not paste-thick.

Freezing

Pour into silicone freezer trays. Freeze solid, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag. Thaw and stir before using. Keeps well for several months.