Ancho Large Mexican

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Ancho Large Mexican
Chile Ancho Large Mexican; Poblano (dried) Large MexicanEdit
A-D-R-3-008
C. annuum
1,000 - 2,000
Medium (1,001–15,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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Often sold dried as Ancho Large Mexican. This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, heart pods. Heat sits around 1,000–2,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. Bred by Puebla, Mexico.

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How hot is the Ancho Large Mexican?

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

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