Considered by many experts to be the most popular of all the chiles the Ancho Chile Pepper is actually the dried version of the Poblano pepper and has a well established reputation as the Chile Rellenos, a favorite Tex-Mex dish. Anchos have a deep, reddish brown to black color with a mild fruity flavor with a hint of plum, raisin, tobacco and a slight earthiness, with medium heat (about a 3-4 on a heat scale of 10).
Ancho Powder, also commonly referred to as Ancho Chili Powder or Ancho Chile Powder, is found most frequently in authentic Mexican cooking and is a central ingredient in red chili, enchiladas, tamales, salsa, many moles, soups and just about any sauce that is in need some extra mild heat. We also carry the Dried Ancho Chilies and Ancho Flakes as well as Chipotle Powder, New Mexico Chili Powder, Pasilla Powder and Habanero Powder. And for the complete selection of our Chiles and Hot Peppers. One of our favorite recipes using Ancho Powder is Lean Ground Beef Chili. |
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