Chipotle Infused Oil
I'm looking for a recipe for Chipotle Infused Olive Oil. I want to make something similar to Alexia's Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potato & Vegetables. It's so good, and I want to make extra oil to cook chicken and other veggies in. Here is what Alexia says is in their oil: Chipotle Peppers, Water, Cilantro, Salt, Cumin, Corianer, Olive Oil, Honey, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Red Chili Peppers.
If anyone can recomend a recipe with similar ingredients I would be very appreciative!
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If you do make an infused oil I agree with other posters to keep the honey separate until cooking time. Botulism is the main bacteria that can grow in the absence of oxygen (in oil) and is commonly found in honey (and things that grow in the soil, like garlic).
A bulletin from Tulare County, University of California Cooperative Extension states that oils containing fresh, low-acid ingredients such as fresh herbs or fresh chilies must be refrigerated and for no longer than three weeks; dating of containers is recommended
The Oregon State University fact sheet provides directions for a “hot infusion” method of preparing garlic, vegetable or herb flavored oils are provided; indefinite room temperature storage of the strained oil is allowed, with refrigerator or freezer storage recommended for long-term storage. If not all the garlic is removed, refrigerator storage, for no more than 3 weeks, is required. Refrigerator storage up to a maximum of 3 weeks is recommended for pesto, as it is for mushrooms or chilies in oil unless the latter have been pickled with vinegar or lemon juice
http://www.thespicehouse.com/recipes/orange-chipotle-oil-recipe
Then I would add the honey and salt when tossing the roasted vegetables with oil. When they come out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro leaves and stems. Sweet potato and chipotle do go very well together..