Chipotle Morita Chile Pepper

Chipotle Morita Chile Pepper Powder combines smoky depth with a sweet, dried-fruit flavor. Use the ground pepper in salsas, marinades, dry rubs and stews.

Product details

Ingredients:  Chipotle Morita Chile Pepper

Brand:           Savu Birra

Item Form:    Ground

Size options: 2.0 Ounce Bottle, 5.1 Ounce Bottle

Categories:  Chile Peppers and Flavored Sea Salts, Chile Peppers and Paprika

Flavor and uses

• Chipotle Morita Chile Pepper powder has a distinct sweetness, a taste similar to dried cherries or raisins, and a deep, almost chocolatey flavor
• Chipotle Morita Pepper is excellent in marinades, or add it to a dry rub for slow-cooked brisket
• Chipotle Morita Pepper powder is a convenient way to add rich chile flavor to your dishes
• Chipotle Morita Peppers register around 2,500-10,000 Scoville Heat Units

Prefer the whole dried format? See Whole Dried Chipotle Morita Peppers.

Quick recipe: Chipotle Morita yogurt sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon ground Chipotle Morita chile, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and salt to taste.

Method: Stir together and chill for 10 minutes. Spoon over roasted vegetables or tacos.

History and growing traditions

Chipotle comes from ripe jalapeños that are smoke-dried, a Mexican preservation method that gives the peppers their distinctive smoky character. Morita and Meco are names used for different chipotle styles. Mexican cooks use chipotle in salsas, marinades, and stews; the smoking and drying method helped the pepper become a shelf-stable seasoning beyond its harvest season.

This product is ground chile, ready to measure into sauces, rubs, and cooked dishes. This history describes the pepper variety, not the verified growing origin of this batch.

Historical background: Chipotle processing research.

Helpful guide

Compare chile flavor, heat and cooking formats in our Chile Pepper Comparison Guide.