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Chipotle Pepper Puree

Chipotle peppers are jalapeno chilies that have been smoked and dried. Their smoky heat is delicious brushed over tortillas and pizzas, and carefully added to soup and stews. A little will go a long way. The puree will keep almost indefinately; if you know you'll be storing it a long time, cover the puree with a thin layer of oil. Enjoy! Adapted from field of greens restaruant cookbook.

Steps

Take the contents of the can and puree in a blender or food procesor.
Be careful handling chipotles and remember that a little of this smoky chili puree will go a long way.
Store in the refrigerator until needed in a jar with tight lid.
The puree will keep almost indefinately when covered with a thin layer of oil.

Ingredients

chipotle peppers, olive oil