Smoked Jalapenos
Smoked jalapeños, or chipotles, are dried and smoked peppers with a rich, smoky flavor. They offer a unique blend of sweetness and bitterness, enhancing various dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Jalapenos
Instructions
- Wash the jalapenos.
- You can smoke them with stems, seeds, and membranes intact, but removing the stems is preferable.
- Set your smoker to 220 degrees, using apple or pecan wood for enhanced flavor.
- Place the jalapeños on the rack in a single layer with some space between each.
- Close the lid and smoke for about 4 hours, checking every hour.
- Smaller chipotle peppers may require a grilling tray.
- When fully smoked, the peppers will be dry, black, and leathery.
- Remove from the smoker and place on a platter.