Chipotle Peppers - Information and Spice Variations

Chipotle (chip-oat-lay) peppers are smoked, dried Jalapeño chiles. The Spice House offers two varieties of dried Chipotle chiles: Morita and Meco. The Moritas, available whole and ground, are a smaller chile with a dark red and black color. They have a delicious fruity aroma that belies their surprising heat level. The Meco are larger in size and have a light brown hue. They are smokier and less fruity than the moritas, with nutty, leathery notes that blend well with strong flavors.

Chipotle Peppers Variations

Chipotle Black and Red "Morita" Chile Peppers
Chipotle Brown "Meco" Chile Peppers

Chipotle Pepper, Ground
Chipotle Peppers, Canned in Adobo Sauce

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