Pickled Chipotle Chiles (Chipotles En Vinagre)

Name: Pickled Chipotle Chiles (Chipotles En Vinagre)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 morita chipotle chiles* (about 1 1/4 oz.), stems trimmed to 1/2 in.; 1/4 cup firmly packed grated piloncillo (Mexican-style brown sugar)*; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 large sprig fresh thyme; 1 dried bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano*; 5 black peppercorns; 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar; About 1 cup thinly sliced rings from a white onion, cut crosswise

Servings: persons

1
Put chiles in a medium pot and add 1 1/2 qts. water. Soak 24 hours.
2
With a slotted spoon, transfer chiles to a 1-qt. glass jar. Boil liquid in pot over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1 cup, about 30 minutes. Add piloncillo and salt and stir to dissolve. Stir in vinegar.
3
Pour liquid over chiles. Add remaining ingredients and chill at least 2 weeks.
4
Serve chiles in a dish and the liquid separately, as a hot sauce.
5
*Find morita chipotle chiles in Mexican grocery stores. Piloncillo comes in a hard cone and is available at Mexican grocery stores and many supermarkets; grate on the fine holes of a box grater. (For granulated piloncillo, visit ranchogordo.com). Find Mexican oregano in Mexican markets and many supermarkets.
6
Make ahead: Up to 3 months, chilled.
7
Nutritional analysis is per chile, with 2 tbsp. liquid.

156

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 morita chipotle chiles* (about 1 1/4 oz.), stems trimmed to 1/2 in., 1/4 cup firmly packed grated piloncillo (Mexican-style brown sugar)*, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Pickled Chipotle Chiles (Chipotles En Vinagre) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!