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Feature Article:

Chipotle Flavors, Part 1: The Smoky Chiles,
by Dave DeWitt and Chuck Evans. In the first part of this ongoing series about chipotles, the authors offer background information about origins, history, varieties and heat levels, followed by ten smokin' hot recipes.

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Chipotles - Smoky & Spicy

Chipotles are smoked jalapeņos that are produced mostly in Mexico with some U. S. production. Virtually unheard of a decade ago, chipotle chiles have recently powered their way into the Fiery-Foods and Barbecue Industries. Because of their unique flavor profile–heat plus smoky overtones--the chipotle is unique in the industry as an ingredient in a growing number of restaurant dishes and fiery specialty foods.

That's reason enough to dedicate to the tasty pod a special section, with links to the wealth of chipotle information on this site.


Chipotle Flavors, Part 2: How to Smoke Chiles, by Dave DeWitt and Chuck Evans. Dave and Chuck explain how chile pods are smoke-dried to make Chipotles.

Chipotle Flavors, Part 3: Chipotles in the Kitchen, by Dave DeWitt and Chuck Evans. The authors show you how to use chipotles, how to store them, and how to turn the pods into Chipotle powder.

Chipotle Flavors, Part 4: The Evolution of Chipotle Flavor, by Dave DeWitt. Chipotle flavor is hitting mainstream. Restaurants Get Into the Act, and there's an astonishing selection of Specialty Foods, including dips, fast food, jams, legumes, sauces, snacks and even smoky tortillas.

Chipotle Flavors, Part 5: Recipes from Chipotle Flavors Sponsors

Chipotle Flavors, Part 6: Tierra Vegetables: U.S. Chipotle Makers, by Ellen Roberts. A story about one of the few chipotle manufacturers in the U.S.  New Article

Pepper Profile: Chipotles, by Dave DeWitt and Chuck Evans. Plenty of interesting information about the tasty smoked chile.

Cooking with Chipotles by Nancy Gerlach: a brief rundown of the uses of this smoked pepper, including recipes.

Featured Chipotle Products

Melinda's Chipotle - a New Classic!

Chuck Evan's Original Smokey Chipotle Pepper Sauce

Austin's Hot and we're Smokin'!

Holy Chipotle!

Award Winning Flavor With Fire!

Makers of smallbatch, handmade Hot Sauces and Spice Mixes

 

Note: In Europe, more than 20 different chipotle products - including CaJohns,
Original Juan, Gecko Gary's and Melinda's - are available at Suncoast Peppers'
Pepperworld Hot Shop
(Web shop is in German language)

 

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