Chipotle Peppers - Dried and Smoked Jalapeno Peppers

Chipotle peppers are very hot, and they can easily over power dishes and recipes.

Try them in Chipotle Grilled Tuna to add a depth of flavor and a little zest.

Chipotles are generally added to salsas, stews, sauces and dressings.

Like with any other pepper start slow and add gradually until you find the level of heat that you desire.

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Chipotle is actually a dried, smoked Jalapeno. It has a wrinkled, dark brown skin and a smoky, sweet flavor. Chipotles can be found dried, pickled and canned in a rather piquant dressing called adobo sauce.

This dark red sauce or paste is made from ground chilies, tomato sauce, spices and vinegar. You can use the chilies, the sauce, or both in recipes. The pickled variety are most often eaten as appetizers.