This recipe is an accompaniment for Chilaquiles in Chipotle Sauce.

Makes about 7 cups.

INGREDIENTS

• 1small white onion, peeled, quartered
• 5large garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 4pounds tomatoes (about 15 medium)
• 5canned chipotle chiles
• 2tablespoons canola oil
• 1teaspoon fine sea salt

DIRECTIONS Line heavy large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat. Place onion and garlic in skillet; cook until onion softens and blackens in spots, turning often with tongs, about 15 minutes. Transfer onion and garlic to medium bowl. Peel garlic. Place same foil-lined skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, cook tomatoes in skillet until tender and skins blister and blacken, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cool and peel. Working in batches, puree tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chiles in blender until smooth. Heat oil in heavy large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add tomato puree to skillet (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir in salt. Reduce heat; simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly, stirring often, about 15 minutes.

Tags: Chipotle, Recipe, Sauce