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Chipotles Smoked Jalapenos Recipe

Elevate your cooking with homemade chipotle peppers! This recipe unlocks the smoky, spicy magic of chipotles, perfect for adding depth to your favorite dishes. We've been using this method for years, smoking both ripe and green jalapeños (or even cowhorns!) for unique flavor profiles. Using a cold smoker or side smoker ensures the peppers are smoked, not cooked, resulting in intensely flavorful chipotles. Learn how to easily transform fresh peppers into smoky chipotle goodness – a trendy ingredient made effortlessly at home! This recipe yields approximately 2 pounds of chipotles, but you can easily scale it up or down.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 544.8 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chipotles Smoked Jalapenos

  • Jalapenos
  • 1/4 cup wood chips (hickory, mesquite, or applewood – adjust amount as needed)

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How to Make Chipotles Smoked Jalapenos

  1. Prepare your smoker: Use a cold smoker or side smoker to maintain a low temperature (around 100-150°F) throughout the smoking process.
  2. Prepare the peppers: Wash and thoroughly dry 2 pounds of jalapeños (or a mix of jalapeños and other fleshy peppers like cowhorns). You can use a mix of ripe red and green peppers for varied flavor.
  3. Start smoking: Add 1/4 cup of wood chips (such as hickory, mesquite, or applewood) to your smoker, following the manufacturer's instructions to ignite them. Adjust the amount of chips as needed to maintain a consistent smoke.
  4. Smoke the peppers: Place the peppers directly on the smoker racks, ensuring they're not overcrowded. Smoke for approximately 4 hours or until the peppers are deeply colored and slightly shriveled. Smaller peppers and ripe peppers will smoke faster.
  5. Cool and store: Once smoked, allow the peppers to cool completely. Store the chipotles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
  6. Enjoy! Use your homemade chipotles to add a smoky kick to salsas, chili, BBQ sauce, rubs, or any dish that craves a depth of flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

251g

Fat

5g

Carbs

35g

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