I love ketchup as much as the next American does, but when I was designing the menu for Bobby’s Burger Palace, I knew that I wanted to have a little something extra to offer in the squeeze bottles. The simple addition of pureed chipotle in adobo gives prepared ketchup an exciting smoky edge, while still keeping its sweet yet tangy identity intact.

Ingredients

　　1 cup ketchup

　　2 to 3 tablespoons pureed canned chipotle in adobo (depending on how spicy you prefer it)

　　1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　Whisk together the ketchup, chipotle, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce will keep for 1 week in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

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