| What makes them different? Chipotle chilis in adobo bring a smokiness and a slight sweetness to dishes that other chilis and hot sauces do not. If you have a mild palate, start with less than is called for in a recipe, or just use the adobo sauce in the can to taste. Where can I buy them? Any supermarket should carry them. Look in the international section or buy traditional Mexican foods. Common brands are Goya, La Costena, Embasa, and La Morena. What can I use as a substitute? To replace a small amount, Tabasco's chipotle hot sauce can work in a pinch (add it to taste), but using more than 1-2 tsp can quickly make a dish too salty. Another option: A dash of chipotle powder (or smoked paprika + cayenne pepper). For those with very mild palates, you can use smoked paprika (start with ¼ tsp) and 1-3 tsp tomato sauce, adjusting to taste. You might also want to add a drop of liquid smoke. This "substitute" won't provide nearly as much depth of flavor, but it's better than nothing. Can I make it myself? Yes! Mix 1 tbsp tomato paste (or ketchup) with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, ½ to 1 tsp chipotle powder (or a combo of smoked paprika and cayenne), ½ tsp cumin, a dash of dried oregano and garlic powder, plus a tiny bit of salt if desired. What to do with leftover Chilis or Sauce? FREEZE IT: You can freeze the chilis and the sauce, if you'd like.
NOTE: Some folks like to puree everything into a paste, spoon it into ice cube trays, then save the "cubes" for later use. | 
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