Toast
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast chiles 10–15 seconds per side until fragrant, do not burn.
Ancho Chile Powder Bag
Mild Heat
$14.95
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How to Use This Pepper
Rehydrate
Cover with hot water for 15–20 minutes. Remove stems and seeds if you want milder heat, then drain & reserve soaking liquid.
Blend & Cook
Blend into sauces, salsas or moles. Add to stews and braises for deep, layered flavor.
Do's
- Toast chiles briefly to enhance flavor
- Remove stems and seeds for milder heat
- Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Blend rehydrated chiles for smooth sauces
Don'ts
- Don't over-toast or burn the chiles
- Don't use moldy or damaged chiles
- Don't substitute fresh peppers in 1:1 amounts for dried chiles
- Don't skip rehydrating for most dishes — it unlocks flavor
Need Larger Quantities?
We offer wholesale pricing for restaurants, food manufacturers, and retailers. Orders from 5 lbs to 50 lbs available with volume discounts and custom pricing for larger volumes.
Product details
Key Product Features
- MEDIUM TO MILD HEAT - Ancho Chile has mild heat with sweet savory flavor great for enchiladas, salsas, mole and sauces
- ANCHO POWDER is made with 100% pure Ancho peppers. Our recipe includes NO preservatives, additives, or chemicals to ensure real freshness.
- HAND SELECTED - Ancho Chiles hand selected and hand packed in our gourmet spice shop.
- AUTHENTIC FROM MEXICO - Essential for authentic Mexican Cuisine 100% Natural from Mexico
- RESEALABLE BAG - Restaurant Quality packaging for keeping chili powder fresh.
Product Description
Ancho Chile is the dried form of the Poblano Chile; and as the name implies, it mostly originates from the Mexican state of Puebla. One of the most used chiles in Mexican gastronomy - whole and ground-, this dark rich brown chile has a mild, smoked fruity flavor with some hints of plum. Essential to many moles, this chile powder is also great in other different Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, soups and salsas.
Nutrition Facts
F A Q
How to use Ancho Chile Powder?
Poblanos are dried into Ancho Chile Peppers and can, therefore, be stored and used for a longer period of time. Ancho Chiles can be used in many recipes. Using them, pureeing evenly distributes their flavor in the dish. When properly stored under airtight conditions they can have a long shelf life.
How hot/spicy are Ancho Chiles?
Medium to mild heat - Ancho Chile has mild heat with sweet savory flavor great for enchiladas, salsas, mole, Texas chili and sauces.
Storage Tips
Store dried chiles in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Properly stored, they will maintain their quality for 1–2 years.
For extended storage, you can freeze dried chiles in freezer bags. They can be used directly from frozen without thawing.
Shipping Info
Most orders ship within 1–2 business days via USPS or UPS.
Bulk orders (5 lbs or more) may require additional processing time. Please contact us if you need expedited shipping options.
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