Ancho Pepper
Heirloom variety: Ancho / Poblano
- Taste
- Mild, rich, and earthy with a subtle raisin sweetness; gentle heat that suits the whole family.
- In season (Fayette, zone 6b)
- July – October
- Good source of
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B6
- Fiber
Broad, heart-shaped, and deep green, this is the poblano — and once dried, the ancho of Mexican cooking. Fresh, it is mild and meaty, ideal for roasting, peeling, and stuffing. Ripened red and dried it turns dark and wrinkled with a deep, sweet, raisin-like flavor.