CHIPOTLES (SMOKED JALAPENOS)
Chipotles have become sort of a trendy thing right now, but we have been using them for years in all kinds of things. Since I grow all kinds of hot peppers, I figured I would just make my own chipotles. All it takes is a smoker of some sort, peppers and patience. The best kind of smoker for this is a cold smoker or a side smoker, to keep the peppers from cooking during the smoking process. I smoke both ripe and green japalenos and use them for different flavors. You can also do cowhorns or any fleshy hot pepper. Prep time does not include firing up the smoker. 4 hours smoking time is an estimate. Time will vary according to your smoker and how meaty and large your peppers are. It also takes longer for green, grassy flavored peppers than it does for fully ripe ones. 1/4 cup chips is just to start the process, you will need up to 2 pounds, possibly more.
Provided by Queen Dragon Mom
Categories Mexican
Time 4h10m
Yield 1/2 pound
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fire up any kind of smoker: dry, water, electric, side or stovetop. Keep heat very low, under 230 degrees if possible.
- Stem your peppers, but don't seed them. Place peppers in a single layer on the grate.
- Using pecan (traditionally) or another wood according to your taste, bring up a good dense smoke. Keep the smoke as dense as possible, while keeping a very close eye on the heat.
- When using a stovetop smoker, after bringing the smoker up to temperature and producing smoke, reduce the heat to low. The process will take a lot longer but you won't cook your peppers.
- Check them every hour or so. They're ready when they have shrivelled up and look like dark leather.
- I just put mine in a canning jar, put on the lid and keep them in the cupboard. They keep nearly forever, if they are smoked through.
- If you want to pack them in adobo, this is a good recipe: #140353 Adobo de Chile [url]http://www.recipezaar.com/140353[/url].
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 18.2, Carbohydrate 107.3, Fiber 50.9, Sugar 62.8, Protein 24.5
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Kanzy Ibrahim
[email protected]These chipotle peppers are a must-have for any home cook. They're so versatile and they add a delicious flavor to any dish.
Bright Vincent
[email protected]I'm so glad I found these chipotle peppers. They're a great way to add a smoky flavor to my dishes without having to smoke them myself.
Nadim bro
[email protected]These chipotle peppers are a great value. You get a lot of peppers for the price.
Omshankar Mahara
[email protected]I love the convenience of these chipotle peppers. They're already smoked and dried, so I can just rehydrate them and use them in my recipes.
Mbali Mdletshe
[email protected]These chipotle peppers are perfect for making a variety of dishes. I've used them to make tacos, burritos, and even pizza. They always add a delicious smoky flavor.
Mohsin Alee
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed these chipotle peppers. They had a nice smoky flavor that wasn't too overpowering.
Sakhawat Hossen
[email protected]These chipotle peppers are a great way to add a smoky flavor to your dishes. I highly recommend them.
Keith Mainland
[email protected]I was really impressed with these chipotle peppers. They were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.
Shabana khan
[email protected]These chipotle peppers are a great addition to my spice cabinet. They add a nice smoky flavor to my dishes without being too spicy.
Cggf Vvvv
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of these chipotle peppers. They are perfect for adding a little heat to my favorite dishes.
Atani Monday
[email protected]The chipotle peppers turned out great! I smoked them for about 2 hours and they had a nice smoky flavor. I used them to make a chipotle salsa and it was delicious.
Aktar Mandal
[email protected]These chipotle peppers are amazing! They have a smoky, spicy flavor that is perfect for adding a kick to any dish. I used them to make a chipotle chicken taco recipe and they were a huge hit! Will definitely be making these again.