Why are chipotle peppers so good? The culinary secret of smoked flavor
                                
                                
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                                According to ancient texts, the Aztecs developed the technique of smoking and drying jalapeño peppers to preserve them, a method that inadvertently created the wonderfully complex flavor that makes chipotle peppers so good today. This rich history is just one part of their irresistible appeal.