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Ancho Chile Powder
$7.95
Net Weights: Jar 2.25oz, Refill Bag 2.05oz, Large Bag 4.1oz
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...The ancho chile is sweet and fruity with plum and raisin notes and low heat, about a 1 out of 10.
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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.
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Wayne's Smoke Shack utilizes our dried ancho powder to add rich, smoky-sweet flavor to their signature rubs and sauces for meats.
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About this Spice
More Uses:
Breakfast Burritos: Fold into scrambled eggs and wrap in a tortilla with cooked sausage, peppers, onion, and spinach
Salsa: Add 1 to 2 tsp. to your favorite salsa recipe for mild heat and subtle smokiness.
Ancho Chile Powder Q&A
What is Ancho Chile Powder?
Ancho chile powder is a rich and dark chile powder that's mild and sweet in flavor and is used to thicken sauces or add spice without adding actual heat.
Dried ancho chiles equal how much in chile powder?
Around 2-4 dried ancho chiles equal about 1/4 a cup of ancho chile powder when ground.
Is ancho chile powder spicy?
Ancho chile powder is not spicy, as it ranks around a 1 out of 10 in overall spice level. It's more of a mild and sweet chile than a spicy chile.