Smoky Salsa Roja
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, plus 1 tsp. adobo sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 14.5-oz. can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon robust-flavored (dark) molasses
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Rose Sisters Chips for serving
Instructions:
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and golden brown around the edges, 8–10 minutes.
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Add chipotle chile, adobo sauce, and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until they are slightly darkened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook, stirring, until liquid is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
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Let cool slightly, then transfer to a blender. Add vinegar and molasses and blend until smooth; taste, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with your favorite Rose Sisters Chips!