Whole Dried Chipotle Meco Peppers

Whole Dried Chipotle Meco Chile Peppers fit in nicely with Mexican dishes. Chipotle Meco Chile Pepper goes excellent in enchiladas, mole sauce, adobo-based marinades, and black beans. The Chipotle Meco Chile Pepper pairs well with beef, chicken, and pork chops. The Chipotle Meco Pepper has a smoky flavor with peppery fruit undertones. Chipotle Meco Chile Peppers are medium heat, measuring 2,500-10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

Product details

Ingredients:  Whole Dried Chipotle Meco Chiles

Brand:           Savu Birra

Item Form:    Whole Dried

Unit Count:   3.0 Ounces

Flavor and uses

• The Chipotle Meco Pepper has a smoky flavor with peppery fruit undertones
• Chipotle Meco Peppers pair well with beef, chicken, and pork chops
• Chipotle Meco Peppers are a convenient way to add rich chile flavor to your dishes
• Chipotle Meco Peppers register around 2,500-10,000 Scoville Heat Units

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Helpful guide

How to Cook with Whole Dried Chile Peppers

Quick recipe: Chipotle Meco tomato sauce

Ingredients: 1 whole dried Chipotle Meco pepper, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 1 garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon oil.

Method: Remove the stem and soak the pepper until pliable. Blend with tomatoes and garlic, then simmer in oil for 10 minutes.

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 contains whole dried peppers, which can be rehydrated for sauces and stews. This history describes the pepper variety, not the verified growing origin of this batch.

Historical background: Chipotle processing research.