Smoky Honey Chipotle Sauce
This bold, smoky chipotle sauce is made with just three ingredients — chipotle peppers in adobo, tomato paste, and honey. A punchy smear that ties the tacos together, and it freezes beautifully for future meals.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 1 cup (enough for ~12 tacos)
- 1 7 oz can Chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp honey (or to taste)
Add chipotle peppers (with sauce), tomato paste, honey, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth.
Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness or more salt for balance.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week, or freeze in small portions for up to 2 months.
- This sauce is concentrated and spicy — a little goes a long way!
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For milder heat, use half the can of peppers and taste before blending in more.
Keyword Chipotle Honey Sauce