Adobo sauce is a sauce or marinade used in Latin American- and Southwest U.S.-style cooking. Recipes vary widely by region: Puerto Rican adobo, a rub used principally on meats, differs greatly from the Mexican variety. Food that has been prepared with adobo is sometimes called adobado.Chipotles in adobo sauce is a particular use of this condiment in which chipotles (smoked jalapeƱo peppers) are stewed in adobo sauce. Ingredients of this sauce generally include tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, salt, and spices. Chipotle Adobo RecipeCombine all ingredients in a heavy sauce pan Cook over a very low heat for 1-2 hours until the chiles are very soft and the liquid has been reduced to about 1-cup; or put in a slow cooker overnight.Beat with a mortar and pestle or put in blender to puree for a thick sauce.Will keep several weeks in the fridge in an airtight container, or can it in mason jars to store longer following directions for sterilizing jars and proper sealing.