Chipotle peppers are roasted jalapeños and are canned with adobo sauce. The peppers are still whole, with the seeds inside. If you want the smoky pepper flavor without all of the heat, be sure to scrape out the seeds before mincing (finely chopping) the chipotle. Most recipes only call for 1-2 peppers, so you will have plenty leftover, even if you only buy a small can. I like to use the snack or sandwich size zip top bags and freeze one pepper with a few teaspoons of sauce in each per bag. Then, I can thaw out a bag for a recipe (like my Seasoned Black Beans or Sofritas in The Foodie Bar Way) in just a few minutes!
Chipotle in Adobo
