Dried Chipotle Peppers: Sourcing, Storage, And Shelf Life

Storing dried chili peppers whether chipotle, ancho, or another is usually only necessary if you have far more than you can use in a few months. The drying process does extend the life of peppers considerably they wont spoil as quickly but they can lose their flavor even after. Mccormick culinary ground chipotle chile pepper has a shelf life of 720 days when tightly closed and stored in a cool, dry place to protect against flavor loss and moisture. Dried pepper shelf life varies by type of pepper. Peppers like the jalapeo, cayenne, and serrano will only last for one year before they go bad, while a bell or banana pepper can.