Dried Chipotle Morita Chile Peppers 5 lb.

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Keep your pantry stocked with high-quality, flavorful ingredients like these dried chipotle morita chile peppers! Chipotle peppers are made from dried and smoked jalapeno peppers. This morita variety is made from fully ripe, red jalapenos, giving them a distinctive sweet and spicy flavor! These peppers have a wrinkled skin and vary in color from dull tan to dark brown to bright red. Their flavor is uniquely sweet and smoky with overtones of chocolate and earthy tobacco. They have a subtle but building heat, registering 5,000-10,000 Scoville heat units, making them more spicy than standard chipotle peppers. This bulk supply of 5 lb. of dried chipotle morita chile peppers will keep your establishment well stocked with this flavorful ingredient!

These chipotle morita chiles are a versatile option to keep on hand in your kitchen. Use them to add smoky, spicy flavor to a wide variety of recipes! The dried chiles can be ground into a fine powder to create flavorful house-made chili powder - combine them with other varieties of dried chiles to customize the flavor. You can also toast the dried chiles over low heat to intensify their flavor before incorporating them into sauces like mole. Try rehydrating these dried peppers by soaking them in hot water for 30 minutes. Once they're rehydrated, these chipotle morita chiles make a flavorful addition to salsa, sauces, chili, stews, soups, and marinades! No matter how you choose to use them, these chipotle morita chiles will infuse your signature dishes with delicious flavor. Store them in a dry, dark area to preserve their quality.