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The Instacart guide to poblano pepper products
About poblano peppers
Poblano peppers are chili peppers that originate from Puebla, Mexico. Poblanos are dark green, with thick, glossy skin. The peppers are heart-shaped and large, approximately 4 inches long. Poblanos are mild peppers, with a Scoville rating between 1,000 and 2,000 SHU. For comparison, the bell pepper has a Scoville rating of 0 SHU, and the jalapeno is 8,000 SHU.
If poblano peppers are allowed to ripen fully, they turn red and are much hotter. Red poblano chilies are typically dried and sold as ancho chilies. Poblano peppers are available throughout the year in supermarkets. Many of the poblano peppers sold in the United States come from Mexico.
One poblano pepper contains 17 calories and provides 95% of your daily vitamin C requirement. Poblanos also provide vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, folic acid, and fiber.
How to pick out poblano peppers
You will usually find poblano peppers sold loose rather than prepackaged. Look for poblanos that have brightly colored, deep green skin. Peppers should be firm and free of deep cuts, blemishes, or mold.Â
Dried poblanos, also called ancho chilies, should be flexible, not brittle. Dried peppers should have a sheen and should have a light aroma of dried fruit. Avoid dried poblanos that have light patches, which can indicate insect damage or mold.
How to use poblano peppers
Poblano peppers are very popular in Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes due to their smoky flavor but low heat. Although they can be eaten raw, roasting poblanos improves their taste.Â
When roasting, turn the peppers until all sides are charred and blistered. The walls of the peppers should become soft but not mushy. When your peppers are blackened and soft, remove them from the heat and place them in a sealed plastic bag or a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam for 10 minutes. After steaming, rub the skins off with your hands or paper towels. Peppers can be cut in half and seeded before roasting to reduce cooking time.
Discover the following ways to use poblano peppers:
- Stuff roasted poblanos with cheese, meat, beans, or rice and bake.
- Make Raja Poblana by combining roasted poblano pepper strips with a cheesy sauce.
- Grind dried poblanos and use them in mole sauces or seasoning mixes.
- Add fresh or roasted poblanos to salsa, queso, or guacamole.
- Puree roasted peppers, onions, and garlic together to make a mild green chili sauce.
- Make the national dish of Mexico, Chiles en Nogada, by stuffing roasted poblanos with fresh and dried fruit, spices, and meat. Top the dish with a cream sauce and pomegranate arils. This dish is often served on Mexican Independence Day because it includes the red, white, and green colors of the Mexican flag.
- Make Chiles Rellenos by deep-frying breaded, cheese-stuffed poblanos.
- Roasted, diced poblanos add a smoky kick to soups, chiles, quesadillas, rice dishes, and salads.
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FAQs about poblano peppers
Many recipes using poblanos call for roasting the peppers first. Roasting brings out the smoky, fruity flavors of the poblano and softens the thick pepper walls. Discover the following five ways to roast poblano peppers:
Don't wash poblanos before storing them since excess moisture can speed up spoilage. Poblanos stored in your refrigerator crisper will stay fresh and firm for up to 3 weeks. Roasted peppers should be stored in an airtight container or plastic bag in your fridge and used within 3 days.
You can also freeze roasted or raw poblanos in your freezer for up to 3 months. Thawed poblanos are best for cooked dishes. Dried poblanos should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Supermarkets often mislabel poblano peppers as pasilla peppers. Pasilla peppers are dried chilaca peppers. When dried, pasilla peppers look like dried poblanos (called ancho chilies). The main difference between pasilla peppers and ancho peppers is the shape. Pasilla peppers are slenderer than the ancho. If you happen to get a pasilla pepper mislabeled as a poblano, don't fret. The flavor and heat of pasillas are similar to that of anchos.
Poblano peppers add a smoky, spicy kick to any dish. Instacart can help you get fresh or dried poblanos delivered straight to your home! Use the Instacart app to order your poblanos, and our friendly shoppers will do the rest. With Instacart's contact-free delivery or pickup, you can order and enjoy your poblano peppers in as little as 2 hours!