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What goes with chipotle

What goes with chipotle in adobo: lime, honey, mayonnaise, garlic, cumin, cilantro.

Best pairings

  • Lime juice

    Bright acid against deep smoke.

  • Honey

    Sweet-smoky glaze for pork or sweet potato.

  • Mayonnaise

    Blend one chile and a spoon of adobo into a cup of mayo — instant sandwich upgrade.

  • Garlic

    Roasted, blended in for marinades.

  • Cumin

    Toasted and ground — doubles down on smoke.

  • Cilantro

    Fresh herb against the dried-chile depth.

FAQ

Whole chiles or just the adobo?

Both. The chiles bring smoke and heat; the adobo brings tangy, sweet body. Freeze leftovers in a tablespoon-sized scoop.

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