Ancho Chile Powder

$7.95

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Medium Jar (Net: 2.25 oz)

1/2 Cup Bag (Net: 2.05 oz)

1 Cup Bag (Net: 4.1 oz)

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Made from freshly ground, dried Ancho chiles – the sweetest and most mild of dried chile peppers. Ancho chiles, when fresh, are otherwise known as poblano peppers. Use ground ancho chile powder to thicken and spice up sauces, salsas, rice, or beans. Commonly used to season tamales or enchiladas. Because of its dark, rich color, and sweet, mild flavor, dried ancho chile peppers can often be found in many different spice blends.

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Flavor Profile

The ancho chile is sweet and fruity with plum and raisin notes and low heat, about a 1 out of 10.

How to Use

Use ground ancho chiles to thicken sauces, or to season moles, tamales, enchiladas, salsas, soups, rice, and beans. Try using ground ancho chile powder on eggs, potatoes, pork, and chicken.

About The Spice

Known as poblanos when fresh, Anchos are the sweetest of all dried chiles. With a heat ranking of 1 out of 10, it's a great way to add mild chile flavor without overdoing it on the spice.

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