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Chipotle Powder

Chile Chipotle Powder Guide

Jenna
Learn how to make smoky, spicy chipotle powder at home using jalapeño peppers. Easy recipe, full flavor, perfect for cooking, grilling, and seasoning!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
4 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 6 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 –12 ripe red jalapeño peppers
  • Pecan or mesquite wood chips for smoking

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Select and Prep Peppers
    Choose fresh, red, fully ripened jalapeño peppers.
    Rinse and dry them thoroughly.
  • Step 2: Smoke the Peppers
    Set up a smoker or grill for indirect heat at around 200°F (93°C).
    Add soaked wood chips (mesquite or pecan preferred) for smoking.
    Smoke the peppers for 2–4 hours, turning occasionally, until they shrivel and darken.
  • Step 3: Dehydrate the Peppers
    Transfer smoked peppers to a dehydrator or a low oven at 150°F (65°C).
    Dry for 4–6 hours or until fully brittle. Break one open—if it's leathery, it needs more time.
  • Step 4: Grind to Powder
    Once completely dry, use a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder.
    Grind until fine. Optional: sift for a smoother texture.
  • Step 5: Store
    Store the chipotle powder in an airtight glass jar . Keep in a cool, dark place. Best used within 1 year.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling hot peppers.
For milder powder, remove seeds before smoking.
Combine with garlic or smoked paprika for custom spice blends.
Enjoy your homemade chipotle powder—bold, smoky, spicy goodness that levels up every recipe!
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