Chipotle Sauce

1. 1

   Line heavy large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat.

2. 2

   Place onion and garlic in skillet; cook until onion softens and blackens in spots, turning often with tongs, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer onion and garlic to medium bowl.

4. 4

   Peel garlic.

5. 5

   Place same foil-lined skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Working in 2 batches, cook tomatoes in skillet until tender and skins blister and blacken, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer to large bowl; cool and peel.

8. 8

   Working in batches, puree tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chiles in blender until smooth.

9. 9

   Heat oil in heavy large deep skillet over medium-high heat.

10. 10

    Carefully add tomato puree to skillet (mixture will bubble vigorously).

11. 11

    Stir in salt.

12. 12

    Reduce heat; simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly, stirring often, about 15 minutes.

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