Ancho Chile

Aliases

Ancho Chile or Chile Colorado

Description

The ancho is a dried poblano chile. It measures 4 to 5 inches long and about 3 inches along the top. It's color ranges from dark red to a dark mahogany. It is the sweetest of the dried chiles and has a mild fruity flavor.

Preparation and Serving

The ancho is one of the most widely used chilies for moles and sauces.

Recipe Links

Wild Mushroom Enchiladas with Ancho-Chili Cream Sauce

Ancho Chile Fudge Pie

Black Bean Ancho Chili

Ancho Chile And Orange Marinade

Chunky Ancho Chili

Fire Roasted Ancho Salsa

Ancho Garlic Chicken

Angel Hair Pasta with Ancho Chili Sauce

Ancho Sauce

Ancho Ranchero Sauce

Orange-Ancho Relish

Ancho Barbecued Chicken Wings

Grilled Venison Chops with Ancho Chile Sauce

Robert's Rio Rancho Steaks with Ancho Butter

Vermicelli with Ancho Chile Sauce

Ancho Rubbed Chicken

Panfried Chicken with Ancho Chilies and Mushrooms

Ancho-and Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Loin

Fideo Ancho

Links

Epicurious Food Dictionary