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Although "chipotle" can actually refer to any smoked
dried chile, dried chiles offered for sale are typically jalapenos
(jalapenos don't air-dry well, and must be smoked). Chipotles
tend to be somewhat hotter than jalapenos and have a wonderful
smoky flavor that lends a rich, complex flavor to sauces,
stews, and condiments.
Chipotles are sold both dry and lightly pickled and canned
(chipotles adobado). Canned chipotles come in small
cans and don't need to be soaked, which makes them convenient
for home use.
Grind dry chipotles for a smoky substitute for Chile powder
or cayenne, or puree the canned peppers and blend them into
sauces and stews.
For an enticing condiment for hamburgers and grilled tuna
or chicken sandwiches, add pureed chipotles (canned or soaked)
to mayonnaise.
Chipotles are sold both dry and lightly pickled and canned
(chipotles adobado). Canned chipotles come in small
cans and don't need to be soaked, which makes them convenient
for home use. Store dried peppers in a tightly sealed container;
refrigerate canned chipotles with their liquid in a sealed
container after opening.
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