What is Ancho Peppers?
The ancho pepper is a dried poblano pepper and only takes on the name of ancho, once dried. The poblano stay on the vine until it is red. It is oblong and 3-4 inches in length with seeds and flesh that are hot and spicy. Once dried the poblano becomes the ancho and has a crispy and dry texture that can be ground or rehydrated. The ancho is dark reddish in color and has a strong heat that is great for sauces and salsas.