Chipotle Barbacoa Braising Base

Name: Chipotle Barbacoa Braising Base
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.0 item *Yields about 4 cups braising base*; 1.0 item chipotle peppers in adobo; 2.0 cups low-sodium beef broth; 0.50 cup apple-cider vinegar; 1.0 item lime juice; 2.0 Tbsp ground cumin; 2.0 Tbsp dried Mexican oregano; 3.0 item bay leaves; 1.0 item cinnamon stick, ¼ tsp ground cloves

Smoky, tangy braising liquid of chipotle, lime, and warm spices for classic Mexican barbacoa or any slow-cooked shredded meat.

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👥Serves4

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Myth & Story

For centuries, pit-cooked barbacoa relied on dried chiles and aromatic leaves.
When canned chipotles in adobo appeared in the 20th century, cooks gained a shelf-stable shortcut
that preserved the smoke of traditional fire pits.

Instructions

Step 1
Blend chipotles with their adobo sauce until smooth.
Step 2
Whisk blended chipotle, broth, vinegar, lime, cumin, oregano, and optional spices.
Step 3
Use immediately or refrigerate up to 1 week; freeze up to 3 months.