Red Stick Spice Company

Ancho Chile - Whole

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$0.58 $0.8 In stock

Category: Chiles and Peppers

Whole dried ancho chiles are a versatile ingredient in Mexican cuisine, prized for their deep, rich flavor and mild heat. With a sweet, smoky taste and raisin-like undertones, they are used in sauces, marinades, soups and stews. Rehydrated, they add complexity and depth to dishes, making them a staple in many recipes.

Perfectly balanced between subtly sweet and moderately spicy, these peppers will bring new life to your favorite recipes. They have a mild heat and big time flavor - a great addition to southwestern soups and chilis. 

Read all about chiles in our blog all about the Scoville Heat Chart for Chiles.

Ingredients: Ancho Chile Pepper

Ancho Chiles are sold individually. Your purchase is for one chile.
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Daniel S. ★★★★★

The deep, smoky sweetness of these anchos is perfect for my slow-cooked pork dishes; they rehydrate beautifully and add a raisin-like depth that jarred paste just can't match.

Madison ★★★★★

The smoky-sweet aroma hit me as soon as I opened the bag—way more raisin-like than I expected. I rehydrated a couple for a quick salsa verde and the flavor was deep without any heat overwhelming it. Exactly what my chili needed.

Thomas ★★★★★

I was nervous about drying out my mole sauce, but these rehydrated beautifully and gave it that deep, smoky sweetness I’d been missing. The mild heat level is perfect for the whole family.