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Dried Chile Peppers

Our chile peppers are selected and bottled to order, guaranteeing the highest quality and vibrant flavor. Each selection has one ingredient - the dried whole chile, ground up into a fine powder. We offer a variety of dried chiles in a range of heat levels.

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	Ancho Price: $7.25 Content Net Weight: 4.00 oz. Shipping Weight: 0.60 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Ancho is the sweetest of the dried chiles. It has a mild fruity, earthy flavor. They are fairly mild, rated 3 on the heat scale (10 being the hottest). Ancho is used to add flavor, heat and color to sauces and moles. Ancho chile is produced in Mexico’s central region.


	Chipotle Price: $7.95 Content Net Weight: 4.20 oz. Shipping Weight: 0.60 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
The Chipotle chile is a dried smoked red jalapeno. Used in a variety of Mexican dishes and because of it’s tangy brightness, it is often powdered over vegetables or added to stews and soups. Vegetarians can use Chipotle as a substitute for ham bones in stews, casseroles and soups. Chipotle has a heat level of 4 (10 being the hottest).


	Guajillo Price: $7.25 Content Net Weight: 3.80 oz. Shipping Weight: 0.60 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
The flavor of the Guajillo is slightly fruity with a strong, berry under taste. Guajillo flavors dishes easily, a little goes a long way. Guajillo is traditionally used in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, from sauces and salsas to soups and stews. A mild chile on the heat scale, it is rated a 5 (10 being the hottest).


	New Mexico Chile Price: $5.45 Content Net Weight: 3.80 oz. Shipping Weight: 0.60 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
New Mexico Chile Powder is very easy to use. Use in stir fry, or sprinkled over poultry or fish before baking or grilling. Spritzing popped popcorn with melted butter and then tossing with a bit of chile powder is a great and different snack. New Mexico chile is mildly hot and ranges from 1 to 2 on the heat scale (10 being the hottest).


	De Arbol Price: $6.45 Content Net Weight: 3.80 oz. Shipping Weight: 0.60 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
The De Arbol chile offers an authentic flavor which is smokey, grassy and hot. Add it to your next salsa or Mexican dish to give it a little heat and flavor. It goes well in stews and, of course, chili. Mix the powder with vinegar or oil to spice up your next salad or vegetable dish. De Arbol has a heat rating of 7.5 (10 being the hottest).


	Smoked Serrano Chile Pepper Price: $8.95 Content Net Weight: 4.20 oz. Shipping Weight: 0.60 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
This chile has a hot, savory flavor. Add the serrano to any sauce in which an authentic, hot chile flavoring is desired. The heat rating is 6 (10 being the hottest).


	Amazon Chile Price: $8.95 Content Net Weight: 3.90 oz. Shipping Weight: 0.60 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
A sharp biting heat, with some hints of celery and green onion, best describes the flavor of the Amazon chile. Rated 9 on the heat scale (10 being the hottest), it should be used sparingly in salsas, soups, sauces or any dish you would like to kick up a bit. Be careful, because Amazon can kick back!