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Jack Sloan
 
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Default storing chipotles?


"Jack Schidt®" > wrote in message
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> "David Wright" > wrote in message
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> > On Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:52:26 -0700, "Aria" >
> > wrote:
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> > >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
>

Jack, don't they have fresh habaneros in the grocery store up there?
Jack