>>I have tried all ways to preserve peppers so, looking for some >>variety, I was wondering if any one could tell me what the best way to >>smoke peppers is so I can have chipotles. The method I use for smoking jalpenos (and habs) is to use an old couscous pot and a hotplate. Fill the bottom section with woodchips, sawdust, etc. Put chiles in top section, with cover. (I put baking paper in first so the chiles don't directly touch the metal). Smoke several hours (5 or 6 works fine for me), adding wood and adjusting heat as needed. Finish drying in food dehydrator. I did smoke 'till dry once, but the results were the same and it took about 30 hours, so it's easier to use the dehydrator to finish them off. I powder some and use as a base for BBQ sauce. Tom