OVERVIEW:
Chipotles are smoked jalapenos that are roasted over a wood fire for several days. This deep red powder is smoky and earthy, slightly spicy, and has a fruitiness reminiscent of raspberry jam. The peppers are considered to have a medium heat that can be used in any dish that needs a bit more fire or smoky spice added to the mix. It is traditionally used in Mexican and Southwestern cooking in everything from adobo, chili, barbeque, salsas, marinades but don't forget the vegetables and egg dishes.
Members of the nightshade family, chili peppers have a lot going for them. Capsaicin is the main bioactive plant compound in chile peppers and the more capsaicin it contains the hotter the chile pepper. Chile peppers have a long list of health benefits and will always provide you an abundance of vitamins and minerals. They are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant compounds.
LATIN:
Capsicum annuum L
ORIGIN:
Mexico
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Pepper
WHAT'S COOKING:
Chipotle Tomato Egg Skillet
Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
Mashed Maple Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Cincinnati Chili
Patatas Bravas
