Ancho Large Mexican

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Ancho Large Mexican
Chile Ancho Large Mexican; Poblano (dried) Large MexicanEdit
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C. annuum
1,000 - 2,000
RedEdit
HeartEdit
MexicoEdit
Landrace - Puebla, MexicoEdit
Green/MustardEdit
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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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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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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