Ground Chipotle Chile Pepper Morita Powder 8oz

Chipotle powder is ground from smoke-dried jalapeos. Unlike the jalapeos that are consumed fresh, these peppers are allowed to ripen on the plant through the end of the growing season when they become deep red and have lost most of their moisture. They are then harvested and smoked in a sealed chamber for several days. In their dried form the peppers are called moritas, a name which translates to 'small mulberry' seemingly in reference to the pepper's color and wrinkly skin when dried. Ground chipotle will provide smoky complexity to your dishes. It can withstand long cooking times, and pairs well with sweet flavors. Use it in marinades, or with sauted vegetables, or beans.