CHIPOTLE SALSA – Smoky, Tangy + Totally Addictive

Chipotle Salsa – Smoky, Tangy & Totally Addictive

Introduction

Technically, this one falls under the “salsa verde” family — thanks to tomatillos. But let’s be real: this ain’t your basic green salsa.

The addition of chipotles in adobo gives it smoke, depth, and backbone. It’s got something to say. And it says it loud.

🔥 My favorite way to serve this? On carnitas tacos. The acidity slices through the porky richness, while the smoky chipotle echoes the caramelization. It’s a vibe. It also makes a killer table salsa with chips.

Why This Salsa Works

✔ Smoky Heat → Chipotles in adobo bring the smoke and spice.
✔ Tomatillo Tang → Balances everything out with natural acidity.
✔ Easy, Roasted Flavor → Let the broiler or comal do the heavy lifting.
✔ Versatile AF → Tacos, chips, eggs — it does it all.

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Ingredients

Chipotle Salsa (Yields: 1 Pint + ¼ Cup)

• 484g tomatillos, whole (about 10–12 medium tomatillos)

• 50g garlic, whole cloves in paper (about 10 cloves)

• 85g white onion, large chunks (about ¾ cup)

• 75g chipotles in adobo (about 4–5 chipotles + adobo sauce)

• 7g Diamond Crystal kosher salt (1 ½ teaspoons)

• 1g chicken bouillon (¼ teaspoon)

• 100g water (about ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1️⃣ Roast Everything

• Preheat your broiler to high.

• Arrange the tomatillos, garlic, and onion on a sheet tray.

• Broil until blackened and tender, turning as needed.

  • Tomatillos: ~17 minutes

  • Onion: ~17 minutes

  • Garlic: ~12 minutes

• (Alternatively: Use a comal or cast iron skillet to char.)

2️⃣ Blend It Up

• Add the chipotles, garlic (peeled), onion, water, and seasonings to a blender.

• Blend until nearly smooth.

• Add roasted tomatillos and blend on low until your desired consistency is reached.

• Taste and adjust with more salt or bouillon as needed.

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Tips & Tricks

🔥 Too smoky? Dial back the chipotles or add more tomatillo.
🔥 No broiler? A hot comal works beautifully for roasting.
🔥 Want it hotter? Add a raw serrano or a splash of adobo sauce.
🔥 Perfect Pairing → Carnitas tacos, grilled chicken, breakfast eggs.

How to Use Chipotle Salsa

🌮 Carnitas MVP → Smoky + tangy = flavor explosion on pork. Check out my Carnitas recipe!
🍳 Egg Game Changer → Pour over huevos or chilaquiles.
🥑 Chip’s Best Friend → Scoop it up with warm totopos.
🥩 Grilled Meats? Say less.

Make It & Show Me!

Try this one and tag me @goatboyintl — I want to see how you use it! 💥 This salsa has range. And it’s way too good to gatekeep.