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The Story Behind Chipotle Peppers

The word “chipotle” is closely associated with Mexican food, but not everyone knows that “chipotle” is a type of chili pepper, and even fewer people know the story behind this iconic staple of Mexican cuisine. What Are Chipotle Peppers? Chipotle peppers are chili peppers that have been dried and smoked. The typical chipotle is made…