Chipotle Pepper Blog

I was recently reading an article about making traditional popcorn on the stove, instead of the crappy microwave kind. I definitely love freshly popped popcorn but the other night I decided to spice it up some with chipotle powder and it turned out great.
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I love that he actually calls for "ground chipotles" as opposed to chipotle powder. Using the powder would work fine but the added flavor and smokiness you'll get from freshly ground chipotles will be worth the minimal effort. You can easily grind a dried chipotle pepper with a pestle and mortar or use a coffee grinder.
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There was an interesting chipotle pepper recipe over at the Cattle Network website today. It is an unusual beef stew / braise with chipotle pepper powder in it. The beef stew is then served over roasted butternut squash.
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The recipes section of Today has a nice recipe from Jean-Geroges Vongerichten using chipotle peppers. His glaze is almost more of a chipotle pepper caramel.
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The Detroit Free Press has a decent looking recipe for chipotle glazed wings.
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Its classic pork chops with some chipotle powder in the seasoning. First you sear off the pork chops then a sauce is made from the frond with some onions, red wine and figs.

Who know chipotle peppers could be sexy!


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