Re: [CH] RE: Chipotle Powder

green56 (green56@PioneerPlanet.infi.net)
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 16:55:59 -0500

Parkhurst, Scott Contractor wrote:
> 
>       RisaG wrote:
> 
>         >Well, why don't you take a small coffee grinder
>         >(just for spices) and grind the dried chiles to make
>         >your own chipotle powder?
> 
>         I most definitely agree.  I will add that if the chipotles
>         are still leathery and flexible, you might want to dry
>         them further ( I use an electric dehydrator) prior to
>         grinding.

The posillas need to be dehydrated more for sure if we grind...  Don't
the the chipoltes do, but can do in a warm oven just to be on the safe
side...

In your experience, do you get a powder, or do you get bits and pieces?


>         What are the rest of you storing your powders in?
>         I am using those 4 ounce jelly jars, the mini-canning
>         types with separate rings and seals.  Seems to work
>         very well.

I've some of those 4 oz jars left from jam making and we were planning
on using them for just this purpose!  Neat to read I had a good idea! 
Thought would be just the ticket!  Great!

green