Chipotle Pepper Flakes

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Sonoran Spice Chipotle flakes are dried and crushed chipotle peppers. Chipotle peppers are ripe, red jalapeño peppers that have been smoke-dried, giving them a distinctive smoky flavor. The term "chipotle" originates from the Nahuatl word "chilpoctli," which means "smoked chili."

After the jalapeño peppers are harvested, they are typically left to ripen to a deep red color. Then, they are smoke-dried using various methods, such as smoking over wood fires. This process imparts the peppers with their characteristic smokiness and also helps preserve them.

Once the chipotle peppers are completely dried, they are ground into flakes, creating a spice product known as chipotle flakes. These flakes can vary in size and intensity of smokiness, depending on the specific drying and grinding process used.

Chipotle flakes are widely used in cooking to add a smoky and moderately spicy flavor to various dishes, such as soups, stews, salsas, marinades, and meat rubs. They are a popular ingredient in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines and are appreciated by those who enjoy bold and complex flavors in their food.

Our chipotle chili pepper flakes average around 7,000 Scoville Heat Units which is considered a mild chili pepper.

When you try our Chipotle flakes, you'll understand why it's one of our most popular hot pepper spices. Also available as pure ground Chipotle Powder.

Why purchase Sonoran Spice Chipotle Flakes?

100% Pure Chipotle Flakes
Naturally Gluten-free
It comes in a professionally sealed spice jar with a sifter flip cap.
Ships in 2 business days or less. Usually ships the same day or the very next business day.

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We offer wholesale discounts on purchases over $500. You can learn about wholesale on our Wholesale Page.

Shipping Configurations
1.5 oz, 3.75 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz - Ships in professionally sealed spice jars.
1 kg Ship in stand-up pouches or double lined bag if over 5 kg.

Disclaimer:
Our flakes are sold by weight as they are a commodity. Since they are pure we do not add fillers so how it looks in the bottle may be different than what is shown in the pictures as the density changes with each crop. FDA-approved plastic bottles are only manufactured to specific sizes (i.e. 8 fl oz, 16 fl oz, 32 fl oz) so changing the bottle size for each crop is not possible to always make it look entirely full for every crop.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chipotle Peppers

What is a chipotle pepper?

A chipotle pepper is a jalapeño that has been smoked and dried, originating from the Nahuatl word "chīlpoctli," meaning "smoked chili." After ripening to red, jalapeños are smoked for days, giving them a distinctive smoky flavor. The heat level varies but is generally medium-hot, and they're prized for adding both spice and depth to dishes. Chipotles are versatile, used in Mexican cuisine for salsas, marinades, and more, and are available dried, powdered, or canned in adobo. They provide a complex taste that can elevate a dish with just a small amount.

Is chipotle pepper spicy?

Chipotle peppers are indeed spicy, typically falling in the mild to medium-hot range on the Scoville scale. They range from 2,500 to 10,000 SHU, similar or slightly hotter than fresh jalapeños. The spiciness can vary, sometimes mellowed by the smoking process, but they still offer a significant kick.

What does a chipotle pepper look like?

A chipotle pepper appears as a shriveled, elongated version of a jalapeño, dark red to brownish-black in color. They measure about 2-3 inches long with a hard, leathery texture when dried. The peppers maintain their general shape but become more textured and uneven. Many keep their stem, which contributes to their unique look.

What recipes are chipotle peppers commonly used in?

Chipotle peppers are commonly used in recipes for salsas to add a smoky, spicy element, in marinades to infuse meats with their distinctive flavor, in soups and stews like pozole or chili to bring depth, as part of taco, burrito, or enchilada fillings and sauces for dishes like tinga, and in side dishes such as beans, rice, or roasted vegetables where they contribute both heat and a rich taste.

What is the most interesting thing about chipotle peppers?

The most interesting aspect of chipotle peppers is their transformation from fresh jalapeños into a smoky, flavorful ingredient through drying and smoking. This process not only preserves the pepper but also significantly alters its taste, adding depth with a balance of heat, smoke, and sweetness. Rooted in ancient Mesoamerican culinary traditions, chipotles demonstrate an early form of food preservation and flavor enhancement. Their versatility allows them to be used across a spectrum of cuisines, from traditional to modern fusion dishes. Moreover, they retain many of the health benefits of jalapeños, including capsaicin's potential to boost metabolism and relieve pain.