Ancho Chili Powder is derived from the dried pods of the mild, sweet red chili pepper. It's the perfect way to add a smoky flavor to your favorite dishes without the heat.

All about Ancho Chili Powder, Spice

What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatMild
CuisineMexican & latin, american & canadian
Best forSlow cooker, braising, roasting, grill bbq
Goes inTacos burritos, soups stews, marinades rubs, dips sauces, rice grains
WithBeef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, bison
What’s in itancho chiles

How to use it

The foundation of Mexican cooking. Ancho is a dried poblano — mild, sweet, and fruity with a hint of smokiness. Rehydrate whole pods in hot water for 15 minutes then blend into sauces, or use the powder directly in mole, enchilada sauce, chili con carne, or taco fillings. One to two tablespoons per pot of chili. Also great as a rub on pork shoulder or stirred into black bean soup. Almost no heat — all flavor.

  • Illustration: Ancho Chili Powder with a vaulted convent kitchen in colonial Puebla, as the legend tells it
  • Illustration: Enchiladas Rojas, made with Ancho Chili Powder
  • Illustration: Chile Colorado, made with Ancho Chili Powder
  • Illustration of Ancho Chili Powder in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a vaulted convent kitchen in colonial Puebla, as the legend tells it
  • Ancho Chili Powder - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What it goes with

Dried ancho produces the same violet-scented compound (β-ionone) that defines our Darjeeling's muscatel character. Brew a cup alongside mole or enchiladas for a pairing built on shared chemistry. For something robust with chili con carne, our Assam has the malty backbone.

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On its own, this is the straight thing. Read about Ancho Chile →

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