Easy Homemade Chipotle Peppers

dried chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a similar smoky flavor at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more affordable and neutral in flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a cost-effective alternative with similar acidity.

Cut some jalapeno peppers in half while leaving others whole.

Prepare a smoker, such as a big green egg, and light a fire.

Set the smoker to maintain a temperature of 200°F.

Place the jalapeno peppers on a wire rack or vegetable grill pan to smoke them.

Smoke the peppers for about 3 hours, checking them every hour until they are fully dehydrated and infused with smoke flavor.

Once done, the peppers should be brittle and have a nice smoky scent.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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