Chipotle peppers are smoked Jalapenos. They have a smoky flavour and are often used in Mexican cuisine. You can find them canned or dried. If you want to make your own Chipotle sauce, here's what you need
Boil the water and add the Chipotle Chillies. Allow them to soften
Heat the oil. Add the white onion and cook out the water. Add the brown sugar to caramelise the onions slightly
Add the apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pan
Add the garlic powder, Cayenne pepper powder, Chipotle Chillies, water in which the Chipotles have been soaking, ground cloves, black pepper, and paprika and cook for two minutes
Add the salt and black treacle. Stir well.
Simmer for ten minutes,
Puree in a food processor
Blitz to desired consistency.
Fill sterilised jars and seal with a sterilised cap.
Notes
Good for: Hamburgers, steaks, chicken and Mexican cooking