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Poblano/Ancho Chili Pepper

The Poblano chili pepper is dark, rich green, and doesn’t typically turn red like other peppers. It is a pretty good-sized cone-shaped pepper with a unique flavor and is very fleshy. The “Ancho” pepper is simply the dried version of a poblano. It is a popular pepper in Mexican cuisine. It’s not real hot but is full of flavor. It ranks between 1000 and 2000 on the Scoville Heat scale.

Uses of the Poblano

Poblanos are used in a variety of dishes. One of the most popular Mexican dishes that requires the use of a poblano is the chili relleno. Sometimes, an Anaheim is used in place of a poblano because it’s unsure how hot the poblano chili might be. When the poblano is dried, it is called an ancho or a mulato pepper.  Another popular use of the poblano is to make stuffed peppers. It can add a delightful flavor.