Ancho Chile | Dried

Keep your pantry stocked with high-quality, flavorful ingredients like these dried ancho chile peppers! Ancho chiles are made from ripe, red poblano chile peppers, which are carefully dehydrated. Ancho means "wide" in Spanish, a reference to the shape of these peppers; these flat peppers feature a wide stem that gently tapers to a point at the tip. Compared to other varieties of chile peppers, ancho chiles are mildly spicy, registering just 1,000-2,000 Scoville heat units (jalapeno peppers typically register 3,500-8,000 units). They feature a distinctly smoky flavor with floral notes and a subtle earthiness.