Ancho 211

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Ancho 211
Chile Ancho 211; Poblano (dried) 211Edit
A-D-R-3-016
C. annuum
1,000 - 2,000
Medium (1,001–15,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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Often sold dried as Ancho 211. A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, heart pods. Rates 1,000–2,000 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily. Credited to Puebla, Mexico.

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How hot is the Ancho 211?

The Ancho 211 measures 1,000–2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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