"David Wright" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:52:26 -0700, "Aria" >
> wrote:
>
> >I have only purchased the kind in a jar in a sauce. Do fresh ones taste
much
> >different??
>
> "Fresh" chipotles really means smoked and dried jalapeños. Like all
> dried chiles, part of the final taste depends on what they were like
> before being smoked.
>
> There's a different taste and texture between the dry and canned
> chipotles because of the adobo sauce, but I don't think I could
> quantify it to my own satisfaction, much less to anyone else's. :-)
> I keep both on hand for different uses.
>
> I especially like to use dry chipotles along with other dried chiles
> (anchos, New Mexico) to get that smoky taste in red chile for
> enchiladas or for chili con carne. I'll use the canned ones mostly
> when I'm braising chicken or lamb (birria.)
>
> Somehow, I don't think I've answered you question very clearly. I
> guess the easiest thing to do would be to try them both ways yourself
> and see what you think.
>
> David

I know exactly what you mean, but don't think I can explain it better. I
prefer the dried chipotle over the canned in adobo as I think you get the
unmasked chipotle flavor.

Jack