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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Hussain Pathan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these chipotles are the perfect balance of smoky and spicy. I love adding them to my dishes for a little bit of extra flavor.
Sage Maidza
[email protected]I love these chipotles! They're so smoky and flavorful. I use them in everything from tacos to enchiladas to soups.
Sanaullah Bhatti
[email protected]These chipotles are a great addition to any Mexican dish. They add a smoky, spicy flavor that is sure to please.
Brandon Guerin
[email protected]I was looking for a recipe for chipotles and this one looked perfect. I'm so glad I tried it! The chipotles are delicious and I can't wait to use them in my cooking.
Carson Persinger
[email protected]I've never made chipotles before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chipotles turned out great. I'm so glad I tried it!
Saleh Inusa
[email protected]These chipotles are delicious! I love the smoky flavor and the little bit of heat they add to my dishes.
Ak Kaiup
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of these chipotles. They're perfect for adding a little bit of heat to any dish.
Pashabhai Onfire
[email protected]These chipotles are great! They have a nice smoky flavor and a little bit of heat. I used them to make a chipotle crema and it was delicious.
kato Richard
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these chipotles are the perfect balance of smoky and spicy. I love adding them to my guacamole and salsa.
Sajjad Basharat
[email protected]These chipotles are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love using them in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. They add a great smoky flavor to any dish.
Sadman Shakib
[email protected]I've been making chipotles at home for years and this recipe is by far the best. The chipotles are smoky, flavorful, and have just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Khilei King
[email protected]These chipotles are amazing! I used them to make a smoky chipotle chicken dish and it was a hit with my family. The smokiness of the chipotles really came through and gave the chicken a delicious flavor.