Hi all!

I've been lurking for quite a while & I need some help please.

I have a BBQ rub recipe that calls for 2 dried Chipotle peppers. I have
a bottle of McCormick's Chipotle Chile Pepper powder that I would like
to use in lieu of the dried peppers. My question is; what amount of the
powder would be an approximate substitution for the chiles?

Thanks so much!

"Mark S" > wrote in message
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> Hi all!
>
> I've been lurking for quite a while & I need some help please.
>
> I have a BBQ rub recipe that calls for 2 dried Chipotle peppers. I have
> a bottle of McCormick's Chipotle Chile Pepper powder that I would like
> to use in lieu of the dried peppers. My question is; what amount of the
> powder would be an approximate substitution for the chiles?
>
> Thanks so much!

I'd use about a teaspoon. More or less depending on your preference for
heat.

Mark S wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> I've been lurking for quite a while & I need some help please.
>
> I have a BBQ rub recipe that calls for 2 dried Chipotle peppers. I have
> a bottle of McCormick's Chipotle Chile Pepper powder that I would like
> to use in lieu of the dried peppers. My question is; what amount of the
> powder would be an approximate substitution for the chiles?
>
> Thanks so much!
>

Chipotles grind down to about 2-3 teaspoons per pepper.
I haven't tried the McCormick's brand though, so I don't
know how strong it'll end up being. Some dried chipotle
products are pretty weak, especially the cheaper ones.

Taste is the most important, so taste as you go.

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Reg