Chipotle (Morita) Chile Powder

by Trailhead Spice CO.

$9.95

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Chipotle morita powder brings something cayenne can't: smoke. Made from smoke-dried jalapeños, it rates around a 6 in heat and delivers a rich, earthy complexity that transforms chicken, pork, and beef. An ideal smoky swap for cayenne in any recipe, it's equally at home in rice dishes, salsas, and spice rubs. Add sparingly at first ‚ the smoky depth builds.

Size: Medium Jar (Net: 2.7 oz)

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Ingredients

Chipotle chile powder

About This Blend

Chipotle gets its name from the Nahuatl word meaning "smoked chile" ‚ a preservation technique developed in Mesoamerica centuries before refrigeration. The morita variety is smaller and darker than the meco type, slow-smoked to produce a richer, more concentrated smoke character.

Flavor Profile

Made from slow-smoked, fully ripe jalapeños, chipotle morita brings a depth that no pepper paste or liquid smoke can replicate ‚ smoke and heat combined in a single, concentrated ingredient.

How To Use

Add to rice, braised meats, and beans for smoky depth that cayenne alone cannot provide.Build into BBQ sauces, salsas, and enchilada sauces for authentic Mexican smoky heat.Use in dry rubs for chicken, pork shoulder, and beef brisket alongside cumin and garlic.