A chipotle pepper is a smoked, dried jalapeno. As they turn red on the vine, they are plucked and smoked until dried, turning them into chipotle peppers. Learn all about them. SCOVILLE HEAT UNITS: 2,500 - 8,000 SHU What is a Chipotle Pepper? Chipotle Peppers are smoked, dried jalapeno peppers. Most jalapenos are sold green. … Continue reading Chipotle Pepper: Smoked, Dried Jalapeno