Homemade Chipotle Oil

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
7 days
Total Time:
7 days 15 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
2 bottles
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 2 cups vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons ground dried chipotle pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a saucepan until it reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  2. Pour ground chipotle peppers into a heatproof bowl. Pour oil over chipotle; whisk until chipotle is dissolved. Cover bowl with aluminum foil and seal tightly. Leave for a week, stirring once per day.

  3. Pour chipotle oil through a fine mesh strainer into a bottle or glass container.

    closeup of a small glass bottle of Chef John's Homemade Chipotle Oil with a bowl of popcorn in the background

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

120 Calories
14g Fat
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.