# Chipotle Peppers to put in chili con carne?

adams7 wrote: ↑ I’m about to make a huge batch of chili, about 8L. How many smoked chipotle peppers can I use without making the chili way too hot?

I have a small can of La Costena “chipotle peppers in adobo sauce” 6.55 fl oz or 186ml, made in Mexico, from SuperStore. Was thinking of using half this can, but I know these little smoked peppers and the sauce is really hot. Normally I make chili medium hot, don’t want to make it too hot.

Will be using biggest can of tomatoes I ever bought, 2.84L recently on sale at Walmart.

Kinda depends on your definition of too hot.
Chipotles are not actually that hot (compared to some of the hotter fresh peppers)

I always cut them open and take out the seeds and stem (i dont like them in the chili) which decreases the heat.
I'd say taste a small piece and gauge your level of heat
Half a can with the sauce sounds like a good start. You can always add more if needed