A bottle of McCormick Chipotle Chili Pepper always starts with whole, ripe peppers. It brings smoky heat to Mexican dishes and cocktails. McCormick Chipotle Chili Pepper is sourced from smoke-dried chili peppers. The smoke-drying process gives this spice its signature sweet and smoky depth. Essential to Mexican cuisine, it adds moderate heat to chili, salsas, beans, soups and stews. And it’s not just for Mexican dishes – it can deliver bold flavor to many of your favorite recipes. Add to rubs and marinades for grilled meats, ground beef for burgers and tacos, or melted butter for brushing on corn. The smokiness of McCormick Chipotle Chili Pepper also complements sweet chocolate, including hot cocoa and chocolate desserts.