Five Ways To Use Chipotle Peppers

May 11, 2011

Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeno chile. They are available canned in adobo sauce (made from oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar) and dried. They have a smoky quality and can be quite spicy. Usually when we buy chipotle peppers, we use one for a particular recipe and then are left with almost an entire can. Here are some ways to use up the rest of your peppers.

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Chipotle Margarita
Adds a spicy kick to this classic Mexican cocktail.

Raspberry-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Use this on rib or a piece of grilled chicken

Chipotle Aioli
A great dipping sauce for sweet potato fries or atop a burger.

Chipotle Vinegar
Use this as a base for a salad dressing or slaw.

Chipotle-Honey Salsa
I love this salsa on my tacos!

Photo by: styro

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