Hi All,

I want to make Chipotle Powder by smoking Jalapeno Peppers. I have the
means to smoke long and slow at a low temperature then dry them to the right
state (all done outside, in my carport). My delemma is, do I peel them
before I grind them in my spice grinder or food
processor?

The seeds and membrane or rib was removed before I smoked them. Can anyone
with experiece help me?

I appeciate the advice.

Christopher in Canada


--
"A journey of a thousand miles, starts with but a single step!"

On Jun 28, 7:57 am, "Lonewolf" > wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I want to make Chipotle Powder by smoking Jalapeno Peppers. I have the
> means to smoke long and slow at a low temperature then dry them to the right
> state (all done outside, in my carport). My delemma is, do I peel them
> before I grind them in my spice grinder or food
> processor?
>
> The seeds and membrane or rib was removed before I smoked them. Can anyone
> with experiece help me?
>
> I appeciate the advice.

I don't see why you would have to.

T.

"Lonewolf" > wrote in message
...
> Hi All,
>
> I want to make Chipotle Powder by smoking Jalapeno Peppers. I have the
> means to smoke long and slow at a low temperature then dry them to the
> right
> state (all done outside, in my carport). My delemma is, do I peel them
> before I grind them in my spice grinder or food
> processor?
>
> The seeds and membrane or rib was removed before I smoked them. Can anyone
> with experiece help me?
>
> I appeciate the advice.
>
> Christopher in Canada
>
>
> --
> "A journey of a thousand miles, starts with but a single step!"

You can leave them whole with no problems, stem and all. As you will read in
one of the links make sure you dry them well.

I use a whole Chipotle Seca ( papper bag color) in my black beans instead
of a fresh chopped Jalapeno. When you introduce the pepper in the meal this
way affects the heat and taste as it rehydrates and gives up its flavor.
But like most good Home cooked dishes they are better the next day when that
pepper has given up it full rich smokiness and flavor.

http://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/prof...potle%20Powder

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/chipotle.htm look towards the bottom for home
smoking Chipotle