By Harald Zoschke Ancho is a dried red poblano pepper, not a smoked one. Says who?! Since our poblano plants gave us some fruit nicely matured to red, we cut them in half, smoked them over mesquite wood, and finished them off in the dehydrator. Smell and taste are just incredible, and they’re just slightly hot. For me, stuff …
The Soul of the Mexicans, Part 3
Creating a Cuisine, by Dave DeWitt The arrival of the Spanish in Mexico had a profound effect on the cuisine of the country as the ingredients the explorers brought with them soon transformed the eating habits of the Indians. However, the Aztecs and their descendants did not give up their beloved staples such as chiles, corn, and chocolate; they combined …
Pepper Profile: Ancho/Poblano
By Dave DeWitt Fiery Foods & BBQ Central Recommendations Chile Pepper Bedding Plants… over 500 varieties from Cross Country Nurseries, shipping April to early June. Fresh pods ship September and early October. Go here Chile Pepper Seeds… from all over the world from the Chile Pepper Institute. Go here Photos by Harald Zoschke The Plant This chile is a pod …