Chimayo Chile Powder from New Mexico

Just twenty minutes north of Santa Fe, New Mexico is the small village of Chimayo, known for the state’s best red chiles due to the town’s "holy dirt”, which contributes to the chiles’ unique flavor of sweet and smoky. I met a farmer there named Noel, who grew his chiles on eight acres of arid and fertile land. For thirty years, he and his wife, Gloria, had been drying and grinding their fragrant chiles into the fiery red powder. Noel explained that it takes seven months, from seed to powder before it can be sold at market.

Chimayo chile powder can be added to dry rubs, chili con carne, salad dressings, salsas, and any dish where you would use chile powder. Each order includes 3oz of chile powder.