Ancho Chile Powder

This dark burgundy ancho chili powder would make for a daring rouge. Ladies, please refrain. Keep the sweet-n-spicy awesomeness in your food.

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Headstrong and vigorous the poblano chile is full of flavor and jumps at the chance to be stuffed with cheese and baked, or dredged in cornmeal and deep fried. Yet, just like people, a chile pepper becomes more serious, more thoughtful, and much more wrinkled with age. The ancho is a wizened poblano.

A mildly hot chile pepper, the ancho focuses its energies, not on heat but its sugar content, which lends to its raisin-y taste. A bit smoky and possessing a bitterness reminiscent of baker’s chocolate the ancho is a welcome addition to stews, soups, and – toasted and ground – a secret weapon in any chocolate dessert.

A bit smoky and possessing a bitterness reminiscent of baker’s chocolate our bulk Ancho chili pepper powder is a welcome addition to stews, soups, and – toasted and ground – a secret weapon in any chocolate dessert. We also like adding a ½ teaspoon of it to chocolate desserts.

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IngredientsDried ancho chiles.
Recommended ApplicationsAncho Powder is a great addition to enchiladas, stir-fry, soups, salsas, or sauces. Frequently used as a substitute for Guajillo Powder or Pasilla Negro Powder, due to the very similar heat and flavor profile. May also be sprinkled over fish or poultry prior to grilling for a unique flavor.
Basic PreparationReady to use as is. Follow recipe as instructed; please note that 1 tablespoon of Ancho Powder is equivalent to 1 Whole Ancho Chile.
Product StylePowder
CuisineCajun, Caribbean, Latin American, Mexican, Southwestern American
Handling / StorageStore in a cool, dry place.
Scoville Heat Scale1,000–2,500
Shelf Life3 Years
Country of OriginMexico
IrradiatedYes
Dietary PreferencesGluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO
Allergen InformationNone Specified

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