On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:52:15 GMT, Dawn >
wrote:

>I've got a large dried chipotle pepper that I'd like to use in chili,
>but I'm not sure what to actually do with it. It's got the texture of
>fossilized leather right now and there's no possibility of cutting it
>into pieces or chopping it in the food processor. I tried one once
>before, soaking it to soften it up ( 24 hours wasn't long enough) and
>just dropping it whole into the sauce, but didn't get any flavor out of
>it and it stayed hard as a board the whole time. I'd appreciate any
>suggestions for getting the most out of this on the second try.
>
>
I have been able to soften them. I think you can chop it dry in the
food processor. I would rather soften it enough to get the seeds out
first, but that isn't strictly necessary.

It does make a nice smoky effect, different from fresh jalapenos.




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