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Chipotle Chili Pepper Powder

This homemade dried chipotle pepper powder is so easy to make and is an excellent addition to all your Mexican and Tex-Mex foods.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Grinding Time5 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 4 chipotle peppers
  • 1 cup dried chipotle pepper slices or flakes or 4 smoked

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200ºF if baking otherwise get your smoker ready.
  • Cut the ends off of each chipotle pepper.
  • Slice peppers crosswise into ⅛-inch slices.

Baked

  • Place slices on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 2 hours or until hard and dried.

Smoked

Process

  • Place dried slices in a spice grinder or coffee grinder.
  • Grind until a fine powder.
  • Store in an airtight container. Serve as needed.

Notes

  • Wash your hands after working with hot peppers.
  • Never touch your face when working with hot peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g