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    Home » Farm To Table » Chipotle Salsa Recipe – A Hint of Smokiness

    Chipotle Salsa Recipe – A Hint of Smokiness

    Posted on August 8, 2018 By Beth Neels

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    This Chipotle Salsa Recipe has such a wonderfully deep, smoky flavor that really adds a great melowness to this delicious salsa! Perfect for canning so you can enjoy the fresh taste of summer all year long!

    chipotle salsa in a white ramekin with corn chip
    Chipotle Salsa Recipe

    If you read along with BCC, you know that we are absolutely love to our salsas! As evidence of that fact, check out all of our salsas! I love the smoky flavor of chipotle peppers. Chipotle peppers are actually ripe, red jalapeño peppers that have been smoked and dried. (If you leave the green jalapenos, they will ripen to red. Although, you can use them green, as well!) Then they are rehydrated with the adobo sauce, with is tomato, onion, garlic and vinegar with some spices. Holy cow!

    chipotle salsa recipe with corn chips

    The lightbulb U+1F4A1 just went on above my head! I should make Chipotle in Adobo! Excellent suggestion, dear reader! 🙂 If there is anything you would like me to make, here on BCC, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below!

    How to Make Chipotle Salsa

    Salsas are really easy. it looks like a lot of steps, but there is really little hands on time.

    1. First thing to do is rough chop your fresh tomatoes. You could use canned tomatoes, but the salsa will not compare to ripe, fresh, tomatoes.
    2. Place tomatoes in a large pot, bring to boil, then reduce heat to a fast simmer. Simmer for about 1 hour.
    3. I used roasted garlic, this is 14 cloves. If using fresh garlic, use only about 7-10. Dice up onions
    4. Add to tomatoes in pot.
    5. Mince up about 7 peppers from a can of chipotle in adobo sauce. Add adobo juice to equal 1/2 cup.
    6. Add to the the pot. Tomatoes cut on board. Tomatoes in pot. Garlic and onion on board. Added to pot. Chipotle peppers cut up. Peppers added to pot.
    7. Dice bell peppers, any color will work.
    8. Add peppers, lime juice and dried spices to pot. Cook down for another 30 minutes, or until desired thickness is reached.
    9. Once desired consistency is reached, add fresh spices to the post for the last few minutes. Meanwhile, as salsa cooks down, wash jars and lids. Sterilize jars in water bath canning pot for at least 5 minutes. Once they have boiled for 5 minutes, turn heat down, but let the jars remain in the hot water until ready to use them. Pour boiling water over lids and let them sit in hot water, until ready for use.
    10. Fill jars, leaving 1/2″ headspace at the top. This is my handy dandy canning tool set .
    11. Wipe edges of jars with clean paper towel.
    Herbs chopped on board. Peppers and spices added. Cooked down salsa with fresh herbs added. Filling jars with salsa. Wiping rims.
    Chipotle salsa nd tortilla chips

    You can see that active time for this recipe is only about 20 minutes! The best part is though, that you have lots of salsa to keep you warm all winter long!

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    I hope you like this post today for my Chipotle Salsa Recipe! Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to sign up for my mailing list so that you don’t miss any of my new recipes. Sign up form is below the recipe card. As always,

    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

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    Smoky chipotle salsa in white bowl with tortilla chips.

    Chipotle Salsa Recipe

    Chipotle Peppers add a lovely, smoky heat to this hot salsa!
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    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours
    Inactive time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 192 tablespoons
    Calories: 3kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $3

    Ingredients

    • 12 cups (4.5 lbs.) roughly chopped, rip tomatoes
    • 14 cloves (about 2 heads) roasted garlic can substitute fresh garlic but cut down quantity to 7 or 8 cloves
    • 1/2 large yellow, white or red onion, diced
    • 1/2 cup chipotle peppers, chopped plus adobo sauce to equal about 1/2 cup
    • 3 small bell peppers, any color, diced (3/4 cup)
    • 4 tbsp lime juice
    • 3 tbsp Salt
    • 6 tbsp ground cumin ***see important note below
    • 1/2 cup parsley, fresh, can substitute cilantro If using dried, use 1/4 cup“
    • 1/4 cup oregano, fresh, diced (heaping 1/4 cup) if using fresh, use 1 tbsp.

    Instructions

    • Chop tomatoes, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to a slow simmer. Simmer for about 1 hour.
    • Add onions, garlic and chipotle peppers with the adobo sauce. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
    • Add bell peppers, lime juice, salt and cumin. Simmer again for another 30 minutes, or until it is the consistency you prefer.
    • Add parsley and oregano. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
    • If canning, wash and sterilize jars, pack salsa into hot jars, leaving 1/2″ headspace. Attach lids. Process for 20 minutes in water bath canning pot. Allow to cool to room temperature. Check seal after 24 hours. Any lids that flex up and down must be stored in the refrigerator. Store in a cool, dry place.
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    Notes

    ****I would call this salsa hot, I know one of my sons would say it is medium. It is too hot for my husband. Spicy heat is a relative term. Start with less chipotle in adobo and the chipotle peppers, cook it and then cool down a little bit and try it to test for desired heat level.
    ****For a less chunky salsa, process the tomatoes in a food processor before cooking them down!
    NOTE: I am a terribly fond of cumin. So for some palates this may be a lot of cumin. I had a reader comment that she would halve it next time. So perhaps start with 2 tablespoons and then taste. Add more as needed for your tastes!
    Makes 6 pints.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 3kcal | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 30mg | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Originally published 8/8/18

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    Comments

    1. Candice

      September 25, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      Too much cumin by a lot. I’ve been making salsa for years and hoped this would be something new and delicious. The chipotle flavor was nice, but not the amount of cumin. I would at least halve it. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        September 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        I have to admit that I am a cumin addict. It’s one of my favorite spices. I’ll make a note in the recipe. Thanks for your take on it Candice!

        Reply
    2. Monica

      October 06, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      Am I reading correctly? Do you not have to peel the tomatoes? Also, I’m a canning newbie and kinda terrified – is this enough acid?

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 08, 2019 at 10:35 am

        No, Monica, I do not peel the tomatoes. You can if you like, but it is not imperative. And yes, this is enough acid! Thanks for checking out the recipe!

        Reply
    3. Debbie

      August 26, 2018 at 11:01 am

      Do you can 1/2 pint or pints?

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 26, 2018 at 12:19 pm

        I do a few of both, depending on how big my batch is. My family goes through salsas pretty fast. If you don’t use a lot of salsas then use 1/2 pints, so they are used up faster after opening. Thank you for your question, Debbie!

        Reply
    4. Crystal

      August 13, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty, and I’m a sucker for chilis in adobo. I have a bunch of mason jars leftover from a recent project, and you’ve given me an excuse to learn how to use them for their actual purpose!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 14, 2018 at 10:13 am

        It is fun! I think you may like it! Thanks Crystal!

        Reply
    5. Shanna Jones

      August 12, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is right on time for the football pre-season! Salsa and chips are a must have in my home on Sundays so I’ll be giving this a try!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 13, 2018 at 10:53 am

        Everyone who tries it raves about this easy salsa! Thanks Shanna!

        Reply
    6. Soniya

      August 12, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      Oh my goodness!!this looks and sounds amazing. I have all the ingredients and will try this salsa .. yum!!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 13, 2018 at 10:55 am

        Thanks Soniya! I hope you enjoy it! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    7. Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale

      August 12, 2018 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      You gave such great instructions on canning this salsa. I have never done it before myself, but now I am so inspired. The smokiness of chipotle is so delicious in salsa. This is going to be a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 12, 2018 at 4:09 pm

        Thanks so much Katie! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I hope you give the salsa a try and enjoy the whole canning process! It really is fun!

        Reply
    8. Caroline

      August 11, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      Chipotle peppers add such a wonderful flavor and smokiness. I’ve put them in salsa before but always a fresh version rather than cooked. Must give this a try too!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 11, 2018 at 12:48 pm

        Such a great flavor! Thanks Caroline! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    9. Danielle

      August 10, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      I love the smokey flavour that chipotle gives a salsa. So good!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 10, 2018 at 3:00 pm

        Thanks Dannii! I agree! chipotle is one of my favorite flavors! Have a great weekend!!

        Reply
    10. Donna

      August 10, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      Well I just found my next canning recipe!! The last salsa I made was from the Ball canning book and it just lacked in flavor. This one sounds amazing, and I just LOVE anything with chipotle in it! Thanks for the step by step instructions too, so handy!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 10, 2018 at 1:22 pm

        Thanks so much, Donna! Glad you enjoyed it! You will not be lacking flavor with this recipe! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    11. Jamie Young

      August 10, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      I have to admit it, I’ve always wanted to try canning, but have always been so intimidated by it. This recipe just may be the thing for me to get over that. I love a good smoky salsa. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 10, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        It is so easy, Jamie! Jump right in with 2 feet! 🙂 Thanks for the comment!!

        Reply
    12. Julie Running in a Skirt

      August 10, 2018 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Does it get any better than homemade salsa!?? Love the chipotle flavoring in this. I’ll take one huge batch please!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 10, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        It’s so easy, you can make it for yourself, Julie! Thanks! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    13. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      August 10, 2018 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Looks like a tasty salsa and I love the smoky flavor!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 10, 2018 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks Shadi! Yes, the chipotle peppers add something really special! Have a nice weekend!

        Reply
    14. Elaine

      August 09, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, Yum, YUM. I love all your salsas and I especially love this chipotle salsa! It looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Binky

        August 09, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        Thank you, my friend! I keep telling you that you have to come visit me!

        Reply

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