Re: [CH] smoking chipotles
Rich and Patti (macknet@pacbell.net)
Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:17:20 -0700 (PDT)
--- Peter G <peter.g@telus.net> wrote:
> Hi Folks ,
> found this page http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/chipotles.html
> that gives detailed (photos too!) instructions for making chipotles
> using
> a Weber Smoky Mountain water smoker. looks pretty cool !
> has me inspired to try something similar with my lowly Meco smoker.
> but i've gotta ask ... the page features a photo of red peppers in a
> bowl
> (before smoking) ... do these look like jalapenos? is it my
> imagination,
> or do these chiles have "pointy" shoulders and flatish sides, vs.
> smooth,
> rounded jalapeno-type shoulders with a more conical shape?
They look more like Fresno chiles...same broad flat shoulder, but more
rounded at the end than MY Fresnos grow. Whatever, Fresnos do make a
decent chipotle...
Rich