Chipotle

Chipotle sauce is a real addition to your kitchen cupboard. The unique combination of smokiness, heat and depth makes it perfect for countless culinary applications. Are you looking for a delicious Chipotle sauce? You’ll find it here!

What makes chipotle sauce so special?

Chipotle sauce isn’t just any hot sauce – it’s a smoky flavour explosion! But what exactly makes this sauce so beloved among hot sauce lovers? The secret lies in the chipotle pepper itself, a smoked jalapeño that offers a unique flavour profile you’ll find in few other ingredients.

The smoking process is what makes this sauce so distinctive. Ripe, red jalapeño peppers are traditionally smoked for days over charcoal in enclosed spaces. This slow process transforms the fresh, green flavour of jalapeño into a deep, complex taste with hints of chocolate, tobacco and leather.

Chipotle recipes

There are loads of delicious recipes with chipotle sauces. Super popular as a dip is the Chipotle Southwest Sauce. Due to the cream content, the ready-made sauce isn’t so easy to find. But no worries, because it’s dead easy to make yourself! You simply mix a few tablespoons of chipotle sauce with fresh sour cream and enjoy the dip with tortilla chips, fries or on your sandwich.

Perfect pairings: dishes that are crying out for chipotle sauce

Chipotle is a real all-rounder, but some combinations are just made for each other:

Mexican classics

It’s no surprise that chipotle fits perfectly with Mexican dishes such as:

• Tacos and burritos – a splash of chipotle sauce takes the flavours to the next level
• Quesadillas – the smoky tones complement melted cheese perfectly
• Chili con carne – add some chipotle for extra depth
• Nachos – as a dipping sauce or topping

BBQ and grilled meat

The smoky tones of chipotle make it a perfect partner for:

• Grilled chicken – try it as a marinade or glaze
• Pulled pork – mix it through your BBQ sauce for that extra smoky flavour
• Burgers – as a topping or mixed through the mince
• Spare ribs – for a spicy twist on your favourite recipe

Popular brands and their signature chipotle sauces

At Heatsupply you’ll find chipotle sauces from renowned brands, each with their own unique approach:

• Queen Majesty – Known for their artisanal approach and high-quality ingredients, as seen in their Morita Mesquite Hot Sauce and Cocoa Ghost Hot Sauce.
• Heartbeat – This Canadian brand brings refined sauces like the Heartbeat Camp Hot Sauce and Heartbeat Scorpion Hot Sauce, which combine chipotle with carefully selected ingredients for a balanced experience.
• Hot Ones – Known from the popular YouTube series, Hot Ones Los Calientes Barbacoa Hot Sauce offers a premium chipotle experience that makes even celebrities sweat.
• Raijmakers Heetmakers – The Heat Enhancer from Raijmakers Heetmakers does what it says on the tin, because you’ll definitely get hot from this hot sauce with lovely fresh Habaneros and a good dose of Chipotle.
• Heatsupply’s own line – With products like La Barbacoa Hot Sauce by Heatsupply, the house brand offers an authentic chipotle experience for an accessible price.

Frequently asked questions about Chipotle

What exactly is chipotle?

Chipotle isn’t an ordinary pepper. It’s a smoked jalapeño! Ripe, red jalapeño peppers are smoked for days over charcoal. This smoking process gives the pepper that unique, deep flavour with hints of chocolate and tobacco. The result? A flavour explosion you won’t find anywhere else!

How spicy is chipotle hot sauce?

Chipotle sauces usually sit in the medium to hot segment, but this obviously differs per sauce. Perfect for those who love heat, but don’t want to go through the roof straight away. Of course there are extremely hot chipotle sauces like the Ashes 2 Ashes hot sauce from Karma.

What’s the best use for chipotle hot sauce?

The possibilities are endless! Chipotle hot sauce is a real all-rounder:

• Tacos and burritos for that authentic Mexican flavour
• Grilled chicken as a marinade or glaze
• Stirred through your chili con carne for extra depth
• On your burger as a topping
• With pulled pork mixed through your BBQ sauce
• As a dipping sauce with nachos

Which chipotle hot sauce should I choose as a beginner?

Start with an accessible option like Melinda’s Chipotle Hot Sauce. This has a perfect balance between smoke, heat and flavour. Or try our own La Barbacoa Hot Sauce. Developed for those who want to discover chipotle without immediately drowning in the heat.

What’s the difference between chipotle and regular jalapeño?

Jalapeño is green, fresh and has a direct heat. Chipotle on the other hand is smoked, which makes the flavour much more complex. The smokiness adds depth and the sweeter tones come forward. It’s really a totally different experience.

Which brands of chipotle hot sauce are most popular?

At Heatsupply these brands are absolute winners:

• Hot Ones with their Los Calientes Barbacoa
• Heartbeat with the Scorpion Hot Sauce
• Queen Majesty with their Morita Mesquite
• Secret Aardvark with their Smoky Aardvark
• Raijmakers Heetmakers with their Chipotle & Whiskey Heat Enhancer