Chipotle Puree

"Chipotles are jalapeo chilies [sic] that have been smoked and dried Q a favorite Greens seasoning. Their smoky heat is delicious brushed over tortillas and pizzas and carefully added to soups and stews. Chipotles can be found in Mexican specialty stores, as whole dried chilies or in small cans. We use canned chipotles packed in adobo sauce Q a puree of smoked jalapeos and vinegar, though the chilies are so fiery hot that you'd hardly know the vinegar was there. Take care in handling chipotles, remembering that a

*without* oil, I pureed two cans but didn't use it fast enough, and it took over 4 months to begin to mold. I would recommend that even avid chipotle fans puree only one can to begin with, as a little truly does go a long way.