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Honey chipotle sauce in a white bowl ready for serving.

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 Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseDinner, Sauce
CuisineAmerican, Mexican
Servings1 cup (enough for ~12 tacos)

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 7 oz can Chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp honey (or to taste)

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

  • This sauce is concentrated and spicy — a little goes a long way!
  • For milder heat, use half the can of peppers and taste before blending in more.
KeywordChipotle Honey Sauce