Best 10 Adobo Sauce Recipes

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**Adobo Sauce: A Versatile Filipino Sauce for All Occasions**

Adobo sauce is a staple in Filipino cuisine, a savory and tangy sauce that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Made with a combination of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves, adobo sauce is incredibly versatile, serving as a marinade, dipping sauce, or cooking sauce. From the classic adobo pork and chicken dishes to tofu and vegetables, adobo sauce transforms ordinary ingredients into flavorful and satisfying meals. Its distinct taste profile, with a perfect balance of salty, sour, and garlicky notes, has made adobo a beloved dish not only in the Philippines but around the world. This article presents a collection of delectable adobo sauce recipes, each offering a unique twist on this culinary gem. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you in creating mouthwatering adobo dishes that will surely impress your family and friends.

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CHIPOTLES EN ADOBO/ CHIPOTLES CHILI IN ADOBO SAUCE



Chipotles En Adobo/ Chipotles Chili in Adobo Sauce image

Smokey chipotle chiles in a rich tomato sauce spiced with vinegar,garlic and onion and lightly sweetened with dark brown sugar. Refrigerator in an airtight container. To make a spicy sauce blend cooked, seeded chipotle in a blender till smooth. You can add back some seeds for heat and texture.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 ounces, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 -10 medium dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and slit lengthwise
1/2 cup onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
5 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a heavy bottom pan, cover, and cook over very low heat for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until the chiles are very soft and the liquid has reduced down to 1 cup.
  • Alternate Method:.
  • Place ingredients in a dutch oven and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours till peppers are tender,and sauce is thick.
  • You can also can this into a half pint jar and water bath it for 12 minutes at sea level. (See canning chart for your altitude).

GRILLED TILAPIA FISH TACOS WITH ADOBO SAUCE



Grilled Tilapia Fish Tacos With Adobo Sauce image

OMG! I made these grilled tilapia fish tacos on the outside grill and topped them with adobo sauce, cabbage, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro & onion and roasted corn on the cobb. They were so omg yummy, not to mention they were quick and very easy to make. I made them for my family and friends over the weekend bbq party I had. I served them with pinto beans and paired the dish with blended margaritas. These tacos were so yummy and everyone loved them so much, I thought I'd share them with you.

Provided by Chef Boggio

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb tilapia fillet (or any fish will do)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 chopped jalapeno chile
8 tortillas
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 chopped tomato
1 chopped onion
1 chopped avocado
1 corn on the cob (which I just grill right on the grill for charred flavoring and color)
8 ounces sour cream
4 ounces adobo sauce, from a can chipotle chiles
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest

Steps:

  • To make the Adobo Sauce, wisk together Sour Cream, Adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles, Seafood seasoning, Chili Powder, Cumin, Lime Juice, and Lime Zest. And refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Then wisk together Canolia Oil, Ancho Chile Powder, chopped Cilantro, chopped Jalapeno and the juice of 1 Lime. Then marinade the fish in this mixture for at least 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile (while your fish is marinadeing), you can chop up the rest of your taco toppings.
  • To grill the fish, I used a non-stick spray on aluminum foil or you can use another type of grill top if you have one (to prevent the fish from falling into the grill). You want to grill the fish for 4 minutes on one side, then turn it over and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let stand for about 5 minutes.
  • The corn tortillas I sprayed lightly with oil and placed on the grill for about 30 seconds and they come out perfect.
  • Fill your tortillas with the grilled fish, top with shredded green cabbage, grilled corn, avocado, cilantro, onion, tomatoes, etc. and then top with the Adobo sauce. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.9, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 1048.2, Carbohydrate 94.1, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 10, Protein 39.2

PORK TENDERLOINS WITH HOMEMADE ADOBO SAUCE



Pork Tenderloins with Homemade Adobo Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 dried ancho chiles
6 dried guajillo chiles
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced onion, divided
2 1/4 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
Salt
Sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch ground cloves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 pork tenderloins, about 1 to 1 1/4-pounds each
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup chicken broth or stock
3/4 cup heavy cream
1-ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and toast the chiles, turning frequently, until very pliable and soft; do not allow to char. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Remove the stems and seeds and place in a saucepan. Add enough hot water to just cover and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, remove from the heat and allow chiles to soak until very soft and plumped, about 20 minutes. Strain in a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and reserve soaking liquid separately.
  • In a blender, combine the chiles, 2 tablespoons of the onion, 3/4 teaspoon of the garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, and vinegar and puree until smooth, adding a little of the chile soaking liquid (only as much as is needed) to enable the mixture to blend. The consistency should be thick but smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Trim the pork tenderloins of all silver skin and place in a re-sealable plastic food storage bag. Add 1/4 cup of the chili sauce and turn so that the tenderloins are both well coated with the sauce. Refrigerate for 45 minutes and up to 4 hours. Remove the meat from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a large skillet and, when hot add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. When the oil is hot, sear the tenderloins until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the oven and continue to cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing to serve.
  • While the pork is roasting, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil until hot. Add the remaining 1/4 cup minced onion and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons more of the adobo sauce and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream and cook until sauce has reduced and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Season, to taste, with salt and serve immediately drizzled over the pork slices.

TILAPIA WITH ADOBO CREAM SAUCE



Tilapia With Adobo Cream Sauce image

Make and share this Tilapia With Adobo Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning (plus the 2 teaspoons listed below)
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning (many good recipes on food.com)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
4 (6 -8 ounce) tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • For Adobo Cream Sauce: In mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning, lemon peel, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Whisk egg in shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl combine remaining adobo seasoning, flour, cornmeal and remaining salt.
  • Dip fillets in egg and coat with cornmeal mixture.
  • Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté fillets 3-4 minutes. Turn over; cook until fish just flakes with a fork (3-4 minutes).
  • Transfer fillets to serving platter; serve with Adobo Cream Sauce.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE, GRILLED MUSHROOM, PROVOLONE CHEESE AND SLAW PANINI WITH RANCH ADOBO SAUCE.



ITALIAN SAUSAGE, GRILLED MUSHROOM, PROVOLONE CHEESE AND SLAW PANINI WITH RANCH ADOBO SAUCE. image

Categories     Sandwich     Pork     Kid-Friendly

Yield 2 hoagies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Italian Sausage Panini:
One sausage per Panini until cooked through. Slice and place on hoagie roll.
2 slices provolone cheese per Panini
1 large portabella mushroom per Panini
¼ cup cold slaw per Panini
1 hoagie roll per Panini
Secret Sauce:
Take equal parts of Ranch Dressing and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce and blend until smooth. Taste and add more Ranch Dressing if too spicy.
Slaw:
Thinly slice cabbage, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 15-30 minutes. Rinse, dry and toss with a small amount of Secret Sauce.
Grilled Mushrooms
Rub mushrooms with damp paper towel to clean then spray with olive oil or garlic olive oil. Grill over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes per side.

Steps:

  • Method: BBQ or grill fresh Italian sausage until cooked through. Slice and place on hoagie roll. Top with mushrooms, cheese and cold slaw. Grill in Panini press or in frying pan until warmed trough, bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

BLACK BEANS IN CHIPOTLE ADOBO SAUCE



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The perfect lazy-person's gourmet side or main course. A simple adobo sauce is drizzled on top. From "Veganomicon" by Isa Moskowitz.

Provided by EmilyStrikesAgain

Categories     Black Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bay leaf
3 cups cold water
1 large onion, peeled and halved
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
2 tablespoons adobo sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the beans, onion, bay leaf and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then let boil for 1 minute. Lower the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes, until the beans are very tender and about half the water has evaporated. Remove the bay leaf and onion before serving.
  • While the beans are cooking, prepare the chipotle adobo sauce: In a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onion is very soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the chipotles and adobo sauce, cook for 30 seconds, and remove from heat.
  • Allow to cool a few minutes, empty the sauce into a food processor bowl, and briefly pulse until a chunky sauce forms. You may also use an immersion blender to do this. Serve the sauce drizzled over individual servings of beans.

CHIPOTLES IN ADOBO BBQ SAUCE



Chipotles in Adobo BBQ Sauce image

OK!!!! I have made this many times since posting it! This is a must make. A Texan BBQ sauce with chipotle chili's. Serve over everything you grill.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 cups, 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

44 ounces ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup honey
5 chipotle chilies, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup butter, or
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
12 ounces beer
1 tablespoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic, granular
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a pot and simmer till nice a thick about 1 hour. Can be made the day before.
  • Pour into jars and store in the refrigerator.

CHIPOTLES EN ADOBO - CHIPOTLE PEPPERS IN ADOBO SAUCE



Chipotles En Adobo - Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce image

A great way to preserve chipotle peppers and to enhance their flavor is to store them in adobo sauce. Making homemade chipotle peppers in adobo sauce is very easy and definitely superior to the canned adobo. You can also freeze the homemade chipotle adobo mixture when you're done to save it for up to a year.

Provided by By The Lake

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 containers, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 onion, diced
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
30 fresh red jalapeno chiles

Steps:

  • While the sauce is cooking, I smoke the red jalapenos in a 400 degree oven. Slather the peppers in canola oil and place on a cookie sheet. This takes approximately 30 minutes. Turn the peppers frequently so that they are blackened all around. Do not burn them, just blacken them. You still want a nice interior red flesh. Once they have cooled, slit the peppers down a side, but keep them whole hole.
  • Combine all of the SAUCE ingredients in a pan and simmer, covered, over low heat heat until the liquid is reduced to about a cup. This should take about an hour. Once the adobo sauce has reduced add the smoked japapenos to it and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • I like to take about 5 peppers and sauce and put them into small containers and freeze them until ready to use. This adobo sauce recipe will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight container, or you can freeze the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for up to a year.
  • FREEZE THE CHIPOTLE PEPPERS IN ADOBO SAUCE.
  • There are several ways to freeze the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. You can pour them into a large zip lock bag and then freezing them flat. This will allow you to easily break off pieces as you need them.
  • You can also puree the chipotle peppers in the adobo sauce before freezing them in the zip lock. If you puree them, you can make tablespoon sized mounds on a plate and then freeze the plate OR put them in small containers. You can then take the frozen chipotle puree mounds and put them into a single zip lock.

EL TORITO ADOBO AL PASTOR SAUCE



El Torito Adobo Al Pastor Sauce image

Make and share this El Torito Adobo Al Pastor Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup pineapple juice
4 tomatoes
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
4 green onions
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 dried guajillo chilies
6 japone chiles
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 clove fresh garlic
ground cumin, to taste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients except vinegar and oil to a smooth puree, transfer to suitable saucepan and bring to a quick boil.
  • Remove from heat, add vinegar and oil and mix well to ensure complete incorporation of products.

ADOBO CREAM SAUCE



Adobo Cream Sauce image

"Inspired by the piquant sauce that's a staple in Mexican kitchens, this lively cream sauce gets it kick from creamed horseradish and chiles. It's best served with Alaska pollock, halibut, scallops and crab". This is from Alaska Seafood.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) can v-8 juice (tomato or spicy)
1/4 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo (Sriracha sauce may be used)
1/2-1 tablespoon horseradish cream
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, vegetable juice, onion, chiles and sauce, horseradish and celery salt in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Blend or pulse until almost smooth; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chiles. This will give your adobo sauce a complex and flavorful heat. Some good options include ancho, guajillo, and chipotle chiles.
  • Toast the chiles before using them. This will help to bring out their flavor and aroma.
  • Soak the chiles in hot water until they are softened. This will make them easier to blend.
  • Use a good quality blender. A high-powered blender will help you to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make adobo sauce. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your own taste.

Conclusion:

Adobo sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy way to add some spice to your meal, give adobo sauce a try.

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