Description
We make our Chipotle right here at the Chilli Ranch using our own British-grown chillies.
We start with ripe red Jalapeño and Fresno peppers, slicing each pod open to allow the smoke to penetrate right through the chilli. They are then slowly dehydrated while being smoked over English Oak, creating a wonderfully warm, rich and aromatic smoky flavour.
Chipotle is traditionally made by smoking and drying ripe red Jalapeños. In Mexico, Mesquite is traditionally used for smoking, but rather than importing Mesquite from North America, we use sustainably sourced English Oak. It produces a fabulous smoky character while allowing us to make this distinctive ingredient right here in Bedfordshire.
The result is a premium dried chilli with a medium heat and a deep, smoky flavour that can transform all sorts of dishes.
So many ways to use it
These dried chillies are incredibly versatile. Use them whole to slowly infuse soups, stews, sauces or casseroles, or rehydrate them by soaking in boiling water. Don’t throw away the soaking water – it will be full of smoky chilli flavour and can be added to your recipe too.
You can also chop or crush the dried chillies into flakes, or grind them into a smoky Chipotle powder for cooking or seasoning. They’re fantastic in chilli con carne, soups, stews, salsas, sauces, marinades, chutneys, jams, BBQ rubs and mole, but they’re equally at home in many other cuisines.
Unlike imported Mexican Chipotle, these chillies are grown here in Bedfordshire and smoked and dehydrated right here at Chilli Ranch using English Oak. It’s a genuinely local take on a classic Mexican ingredient, made in small batches for maximum flavour.
Heat: Medium
Pack size: 50g
Price: £5.00
Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Best used within one year.
