Chipotle Chili Pepper – Smoked, Dried Jalapeno
A staple in Mexican cuisine, chipotle peppers lend a delightful, spicy, smoky flavor to dishes. They can be used in cooking like any other dried pepper. Grind them into chili flakes or powder and use as a spice in spicy dishes or sauces.
Chipotle is one of the representative foods of the Mexican diet, being a dried, smoked Jalapeno pepper. Most Jalapenos are harvested while green and used fresh, but if allowed to ripen further, they turn red. Some growers let them ripen until they begin to dry on the plant, then harvest and smoke them until they are fully dried. Others pick them when ripe and dry them by smoking. During this process, the pepper loses 80-90% of its weight.
Product Details
- Chipotle - Smoked Jalapeno
- Small-scale producer smoked Jalapeno 4-pack
- Ingredients: Smoked Jalapeno
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Versatile and Popular
Chipotle peppers are among the most beloved chili peppers, suitable for daily use. The Jalapeno is a medium-heat pepper known for its capsaicin content. Originating in Mexico, it is now a global favorite for its aroma and mild heat.
What is Jalapeno Pepper?
Jalapenos can be used in sauces, pickles, main dishes, soups, and anything enjoyed spicy. On the Scoville Scale, they average around 5000 SHU (2500-8000 SHU). Compared to the world's hottest peppers, like the Carolina Reaper, Jalapenos rank relatively low but still pack a punch. They are green but turn red if left to mature on the plant. Red Jalapenos are just as delicious as the green ones, albeit slightly sweeter.
Due to their relatively mild heat, Jalapenos can be consumed whole. Stuffed with cheese, breaded, and fried Jalapenos are a popular culinary delight. They are also used as a base for salsa sauces and bottled hot chili sauces and are delicious when pickled. Jalapenos can be dried, smoked, and utilized as chipotle spice.
