Red Anaheim Pepper

Transform your cooking with the vibrant heat and smoky sweetness of Red Anaheim Peppers, a beloved staple of Southwestern and Mexican cuisine that adds both flavor and visual appeal to countless dishes. These elongated, tapered peppers are the mature, ripened version of green Anaheim peppers, developing a deeper, more complex flavor profile as they turn their characteristic red color. With a mild to moderate heat level ranging from 500 to 2,500 Scoville units, Red Anaheim peppers deliver warmth without overwhelming spiciness, making them accessible to most palates while still providing that satisfying kick pepper lovers crave. The flavor of Red Anaheim peppers is distinctly sweet and earthy with subtle smoky undertones and a crisp, thick-walled texture that holds up beautifully to various cooking methods. These versatile peppers are essential ingredients in traditional Mexican and New Mexican dishes, including enchilada sauces, chiles rellenos, and pozole. They're equally delicious roasted over an open flame until charred, then peeled and stuffed with cheese or meat, or diced fresh into salsas and salads. Try roasting them whole and incorporating into soups, stews, or pasta dishes where their natural sweetness can shine. For best results when cooking with Red Anaheim peppers, roast them until the skin blisters and blackens, then steam in a covered bowl before peeling away the charred skin to reveal the tender flesh beneath. They pair beautifully with ingredients like corn, beans, tomatoes, onions, and Mexican cheeses, and complement proteins such as chicken, pork, and beef in both traditional and contemporary recipes.