Chile Chipotle

A Chile Chipotle is a smoked Chile Jalapeno.¬†Chipotle means literally “smoked chile.” Use them to flavor soups, sauces, salsas, and pasta. Combine them with other ingredients in meat and seafood dishes or pickle them in vinegar with herbs and other seasonings. Serve pickled chipotles as a condiment, sprinkled with Mexican oregano and a little olive oil. Chiles Chipotle have a distinct smoky aroma and a sweet flavor.