Native to Mexico, Chipotle peppers have become practically famous in the US with our fairly recent infatuation with “chilies”. Chilies while most often recognized for their hot spiciness, may also be a bit mild while adding a deliciously subtle flavor to many dishes when used in correct amounts. Chipotles are in fact completely ripened and then smoked dried jalapenos. It takes 10 pounds of fresh peppers to make one pound of dried Chipotles. The final result is a dark brown to black colored, shriveled pepper that has a smoky and slightly sweet chocolaty flavor and aroma. These peppers also have a bit of a kick to them as they register a 7.5 on the 1-10 heat scale.
And if you are one of those that prefer even more heat you can add the chipotle powder that your recipe calls for and then add a bit of cayenne or crushed red pepper to the dish, salsa or sauce. If your recipe calls for the Dried Chipotle Chilies we carry those as well.
Use chipotle powder to give a nice smoky kick to Homemade Chipotle Salsa, Smokey Chicken Enchiladas, Chipotle Wings Sauce or Cincinnati Chili and chipotles are excellent with beef, chicken and pork chops. We also offer a variety of other dried peppers – Dried Habanero Chilies, Habanero Flakes, Dried Ancho Chilies, Dried Birdseye Chiles and Dried Pasilla Chiles.
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