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Dried Chile Peppers for Chili

We’ve read the history of chili, we've gone over our inventory, and we've given careful consideration to the peppers that make a great pot of chili. From the mild sweetness of the New Mexico Red chile to savory chocolate-and-raisin ancho to the tropical heat of the Habanero, we’re proud to present our list of the best chiles to use to make a warming, comforting, delicious pot of chili. Explore the world of chili by digging into our classic chili spices, or go off the tried-and-true and sample some of the more adventurous spices for chili. Now, pick your pepper and get to cooking!

  • Ancho Chile
    Ancho Chile
    Ancho Chiles (AHN-cho), Capsicum annuum, are mild chiles that measure 500-1,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (70 reviews)
  • Chipotle Meco Chiles
    Chipotle Meco Chiles
    Chipotle Meco Chiles, Capsicum annuum, are mild-to-medium heat chiles that measure 2,500-10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (32 reviews)
  • Chipotle Morita Chiles
    Chipotle Morita Chiles
    Chipotle Morita chiles, Capsicum annuum, deliver medium heat and measure 2,500-10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (32 reviews)
  • Guajillo Chile
    Guajillo Chile
    Guajillo Chiles (gwa-HEE-yo), Capsicum annuum, are medium-heat chiles that measure 2,500-5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (47 reviews)
  • Habanero Chiles
    Habanero Chiles
    Habanero (ha-ba-NEH-ro) Chiles, Capsicum chinense, are intensely hot chile peppers that measure  100,000-350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (18 reviews)
  • Mulato Chiles
    Mulato Chiles
    Mulato Chiles, Capsicum annuum, measure 1,000-1,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (29 reviews)
  • New Mexico Chiles
    New Mexico Chiles
    New Mexico Chiles, Capsicum annuum, are mild chiles that deliver 800-1,400 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They were originally grown in New Mexico.
    (61 reviews)
  • Pasilla de Oaxaca Chiles
    Pasilla de Oaxaca Chiles
    Pasilla de Oaxaca Chiles, Capsicum annuum, are hot chiles that measure 15,000-25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (39 reviews)
  • Pasilla Negro Chiles
    Pasilla Negro Chiles
    Pasilla Negro Chiles (pronounced "pah-SEE-yah"), Capsicum annuum, are also referred to as chile negro, chile pasilla, pasilla negro or pasilla pepper.
    (30 reviews)
  • Pequin Chiles
    Pequin Chiles
    Pequin Chiles (puh-KEEN), Capsicum annuum, are hot chiles that measure 30,000-60,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (10 reviews)
  • Puya Chiles
    Puya Chiles
    Puya Chiles (PU-yah), Capsicum annuum, are medium-heat chiles measuring 5,000 – 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
    (11 reviews)

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