Chipotle Tomato Spread Recipes

Steps:

• Heat a dry large heavy nonreactive skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then cook tomatoes, onion, and garlic, turning with tongs, until all are blackened in spots, 10 to 12 minutes. Purée in a blender with chiles and 3/4 teaspoon salt (use caution when blending hot foods). Return to skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, then stir in cilantro.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
• Let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature to blend flavors. Stir in cilantro. Taste salsa and adjust amount of jalapeno pepper and salt as desired.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

Steps:

• Wash your jars and lids and heat your water.
• Place tomatoes, chipotles and it sauce, and habanaro in a food processor and pulse to puree to a small chunky texture; process in batches and adding to the pot as sauce is pureed.
• Add the sugar and vinegar bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes have completely broken down and are soft.
• Use the immersion blender to desired smoothness.
• Stirring occasionally, for 2-4 hours or until thick. The tomato mixture will be reduced by at least half to two thirds the amount you started with. Stirring often towards the end of cooking. You`ll want it nice and thick.
• Cooking times depends on how much water is in the tomatoes. Cutting the recipe in half will reduce cooking time as doubling the recipes will have longer cooking times.
• Taste towards the end of cooking and season with salt if desired and if more heat is wanted add more pureed chipotles in adobo sauce.
• Place hot spread in hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace. Cover with hot sterilized lids and rings. Process jars in a hot water bath covered by 1-2 inches of water for 10 minutes. Remove to counter and allow the jars to cool over night, remove rings, wipe jars and label before storing in a cool, dry, dark place.
• If you don't process in a water bath, the spread can be kept refrigerated for up to three weeks or frozen for up to one year.
• Optional cooking methods:.
• Slow Cooker: Place tomato mixture in a slow cooker with lid partially off to let steam escape. Set at low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 hours or overnight, or until thick. The tomato mixture will be reduced by at least half - two thirds the amount you started with. Stirring often towards the end of cooking.
• Oven: Heat oven to 250 degrees. Place tomato mixture in a heatproof casserole dish or roaster. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 3-6 hours until very thick. The tomato mixture will be reduced by at least half - two thirds the amount you started with. Stirring often towards the end of cooking.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, approximately 6-7 minutes. Add cumin, chili powder and salt. Stir to combine. Add chipotle peppers and Adobo sauce and stir.
• Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer over low heat. Cover, and simmer 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Cool mixture slightly. Process with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream. Adjust salt if necessary. Slowly heat bisque but do not boil. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until they have reached a desired consistency.
• Notes: Depending on your tastes, you may remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers. One serving is approximately two tablespoons.