Chipotle Morita Chiles

Chipotle Morita chiles (pronounced "chi-POHT-lay"), Capsicum annuum, are also called blackberry chile, chipotle colorado, mora chile, or morita pepper. They are a deep garnet color that borders on purple. This is why they were given the name morita, which means “blackberry”. Moritas are heavily wrinkled and give off a smoky, fruity aroma. They are approximately 1 ½ - 2 inches long and about ½ inch across at the top, tapering down to a point at the end.

Chipotle Morita, before they are dried, are jalapenos. Most commercial jalapenos are picked while still green. The ones selected to be processed into chipotles are allowed to remain on their plant until they turn red and ripe. Then they are picked, partially dried, and smoked.

There are approximately 9 chiles per ounce.

1 Morita chile pod is equal to 1/2 teaspoon of Morita chile powder.

Flavor Profile

These chiles are smoky, with a somewhat sweet chocolaty aroma and flavor.

Heat Level

Chipotle Morita are considered a medium heat chile and come it at 2,500 to 10,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units).

How To Use

Originally, Chipotle chiles were most commonly used to flavor salsas, stews and soups but now this popular flavor has found its way into everything from fried chicken to chips.

Chipotle chiles are excellent with beef, chicken and pork chops. We love to pair them with fruit in Orange Chipotle Grilled Chicken. Extract every morsel of flavor as they simmer low and slow in Spicy Slow Cooker Chili. Make an Adobo Sauce and use it to top huevos rancheros. Chop and stir into queso, pickles, or anything that needs a sweet and smoky edge. You can even try them in chocolate bark! 

Country of Origin

Mexico.