Preserve the smoky heat of chipotles in a rich adobo sauce by canning them at home. This method ensures you have flavorful chipotles ready for recipes year-round.
Author:Cannedmany
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:4 pints1x
Category:Preserves
Method:Canning
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound dried chipotle peppers
4 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
Rinse the chipotle peppers under cold water.
Combine water, vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, garlic, salt, cumin, and oregano in a large pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the chipotle peppers and simmer for 20 minutes until softened.
Sterilize canning jars and lids in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Pack the peppers and sauce into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Wipe jar rims, apply lids, and process in a water bath for 15 minutes.
Remove jars and let cool for 24 hours before storing.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling chipotles to avoid skin irritation.
Adjust sugar and salt to taste before canning.
Store canned chipotles in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.