Pepper Question

[jacob]

In my rub I have always for right at twenty years used Cayenne Pepper as one of the ingredients. But I see Chipotle used quite often. I haven't tried it except in a commercial rub.

I was thinking of using it instead of Cayenne. What would be the major changes I could expect? Don't know much about it.

 

[elvis67]

Chipotles are smoked, dried, japs. I like them ground into powder , lends a underlying smokeiness to rubs. I realy like to use it in my chili.

 

[Smokin' Gnome BBQ]

I have found that the dried chipotles seem a little milder then cayenne, that just what I think. I use both. I like things SPICEY!!

 

[txschutte]

Not to hijack, but does it lend the same "bite" as cayenne?

 

[bbqbull]

Mark, our resident pepper expert can awnswer this question.

Hopefully he will respond shortly. If not, a pm to Mark will help you out Jacob.

 

[MAsQue]

Not to hijack, but does it lend the same "bite" as cayenne?

Chipotles and jalapenos are rated around 10,000 scoville units while cayenne is rated at between 30,000 to 50,000.

Explanation of scoville scale: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoville_scale

I like the chipotles for that smoky-earthy flavor.

 

[Kentuckiana Gib]

Chipotle is my favorite pepper. I'll buy anything with Chipotle in the label but in this area I can't get the peppers canned or otherwise. I have to stock up when we go to the East coast to visit the kids.

 

[jacob]

I need to maintain the heat, that's what folks have come to expect. Just wandering if I add a third of the chipotle along with the cayenne. I want to mainly try to enhance the overall flavor of the rub. Nothing really wrong with it now but I am a Brethren. Always striving to improve on a good thing. Ain't that just what we do.:biggrin:

 

[Bbq Bubba]

I need to maintain the heat, that's what folks have come to expect. Just wandering if I add a third of the chipotle along with the cayenne. I want to mainly try to enhance the overall flavor of the rub. Nothing really wrong with it now but I am a Brethren. Always striving to improve on a good thing. Ain't that just what we do.:biggrin:

Try that Jacob, i love chipotle pepper, it'll give you a lil heat in the back of the throat where the cayenne hit's ya right away, might be a good combo!!:biggrin:

 

[ibait2fish]

Chipotle is good, but if you're using it as a rub...you just might find that good
cayenne turns out just as well, and smokier...experiment.

 

[jacob]

Well Brothers, after careful consideration. I decided to stick with what I know to work. MY rub is a salt based rub and has a unique flavor if put together in the right quantity. I spent time and a little extra money to get the best ingredients I could find. I got to join up in the sauce rub trade thing so can get some out to you all to try. I made up a half gallon but this here is for you all to enjoy.:biggrin:

 

[txschutte]

Did you try the chipotle on something?

 

[jacob]

Did you try the chipotle on something?

Mixed a small amount in with a small amount of rub. I did like it but didn't change the flavor very much. This batch of rub is for my catering gig next week. I thought it best to give them what got me the job in the first place.

 

[smokinbadger]

I like to add in Chipotles to my home made chili powder because I think they add some extra depth to the flavor. Given that in comparison to Cayennes or Habs they don't add a lot of heat, I always see them as an addition, rather than a substitution to the rub or chili powder.

Last summer I smoked and dried a whole mess of Jalapenos, so I've got Chipotle powder to last me until next summer.