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Flavors of the SouthwestNew Mexico Chile Powder
Product Description
One must always remember that within New Mexico chiles reign supreme. They are discussed as seriously as the most expensive wines among connoisseurs. The powders from these dried chiles are claimed to be the best in the world. Brilliant red ristras of dried chiles are a symbol of New Mexican culture. New Mexican chiles are in everything including salsas, soups, stews, sauces, vegetables, casseroles and dressings.
For nearly a century, confusion has reigned over the proper name for the long green varieties of chiles that turn a brilliant New Mexican red in the fall. It is believed that this chile was originally brought from Mexico to New Mexico around 1597. Almost 300 years later, a rancher from California took some seeds from New Mexico to Oxnard and started growing the first cultivar, known as the Anaheim. It was named for the city he later built a pepper cannery in. Since few chiles are grown near Anaheim these days, chile experts at New Mexico State University have decided to use a more accurate descriptive term for chile variety: New Mexican.
New Mexican varieties vary between 1 and 6 on the Heat Scale, which means that their Scoville Units range between 100 and 10,000.
Why folks love New Mexico Chile Powder:
Product Basics:
For nearly a century, confusion has reigned over the proper name for the long green varieties of chiles that turn a brilliant New Mexican red in the fall. It is believed that this chile was originally brought from Mexico to New Mexico around 1597. Almost 300 years later, a rancher from California took some seeds from New Mexico to Oxnard and started growing the first cultivar, known as the Anaheim. It was named for the city he later built a pepper cannery in. Since few chiles are grown near Anaheim these days, chile experts at New Mexico State University have decided to use a more accurate descriptive term for chile variety: New Mexican.
New Mexican varieties vary between 1 and 6 on the Heat Scale, which means that their Scoville Units range between 100 and 10,000.
- Hot ranges between 5 to 6 on the Heat Scale.
- Mild ranges between 2 to 3 on the Heat Scale.
Why folks love New Mexico Chile Powder:
- A must-have for every gourmet kitchen.
- A necessity for every chile-head!
- New Mexican chiles are in everything including salsas, soups, stews, sauces, vegetables, casseroles and dressings.
Product Basics:
- 2.8 oz. (approx. 1/2 cup) of New Mexico chile powder.
- Packaged in a glass spice jar.
