Chipotle Peppers

Smoked dried jalapeño peppers with a deep smoky aroma and moderate heat. Chipotle is a fundamental ingredient in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine — from adobos and tacos to modern gourmet sauces and BBQ rubs.

The spice we use

Dried and smoked jalapeño peppers in their natural form. The tree wood smoking process gives the ingredient its characteristic deep smoky aroma that differentiates chipotles from plain hot peppers.

Botanical identity

The jalapeño pepper (Capsicum annuum) is mainly cultivated in Mexico, harvested when ripe and left to fully mature on the plant before harvesting. The term "chipotle" comes from the Nahuatl word meaning smoked jalapeño. Scoville rating approximately 2,500–10,000 SHU.

Aroma, color, and flavor

Deep smoky aroma with notes of earth, cocoa, and a slightly sweet undertone. Color brown-brown to brown-red. Intense flavor with moderate heat and a long smoky finish.

How it's used

A basic ingredient in Mexican sauces, adobos, and enchiladas. Ideal for BBQ rubs, gourmet sauces, and marinades for grilled meats and poultry. Excellent in soups, hamburgers, and dips with a cheese or avocado base. If you love spicy flavors, also check out the Trinidad Scorpion pepper for those who want to experience extreme heat.

Pairings

Pairs perfectly with honey, lemon, and yogurt in sweet and spicy sauces. With cocoa and coffee in chocolate chili and sweet sauces. With cheddar cheese in burgers and quesadillas.

Natural appearance

Brown-brown to brown-red color, wrinkled texture, full of smoky aroma even through sealed packaging.

Storage

In a sealed container, away from light, moisture, and heat. Retains its heat and smoky aroma for several months.

Precautions

Contains capsaicin. Individuals sensitive to capsaicin should use with caution. Avoid entirely during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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