Ancho Chiles have a mild, fruity flavour with undertones of plum, raisin, chocolate, and tobacco, and a slight earthy bitterness. They are considered a mild chile, measuring between 500-1,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The fresh version is known as the Poblano Pepper.
Ancho's are a staple chile in authentic Mexican cooking, Ancho peppers are a critical ingredient in birria, red chili, tamales, pozole, many moles, enchiladas, salsa, soups and any sauce that may need some deep chile flavor. Add to a spice rub and sprinkle over meats and vegetables. It goes particularly well with beef and pork.
85 gram re-sealable pouch bag.