CHIPOTLE

Chipotle peppers (or chilpotle) are smoke-dried jalapeños prized for their rich, smoky flavor and medium heat. A staple in Mexican cuisine, chipotles add depth to tacos, burritos, chili, eggs, and barbecue. They can be enjoyed whole, dried, ground, or canned in adobo sauce, and are often blended into marinades, salsas, and chipotle mayo. Their unique taste even enhances desserts like chocolate dishes. Derived from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, meaning “smoked chili,” chipotle peppers bring an authentic, smoky kick to any recipe.