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Adobo Sauce Recipe

Adobo Sauce Recipe

Tangy, smoky, earthy, and spicy, this adobo sauce recipe will turn your regular fare into an extraordinary meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dips and Sauces
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 57 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Ancho Chile Powder
  • 8 oz Roma tomatoes, chopped (8 oz with juices)
  • ¼ cup Cider Vinegar
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Allspice
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, add the ancho chile powder and pour in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Cover with a lid to steep.
  • Next, add chopped tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, and allspice to the food processor and process to make a smooth purée. The consistency should be like BBQ sauce or ketchup.
  • If the mixture looks too thick, add some water to thin it out.
  • Place a skillet on medium-high heat and heat oil in it. Pour the chili vegetable purée into the skillet and bring to a boil.
  • Sim and cook the sauce for 20 minutes uncovered.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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