Hot Red New Mexican Chile Powder

Red chile powder

Chimayo sits at 6,000 feet in New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo foothills, where acequia irrigation and high desert conditions have produced distinctive red chiles for centuries ‚ first by Pueblo peoples, then by Spanish colonists adopting those same traditions.

Sourced from select red chile pods grown in Chimayo, New Mexico's high-altitude volcanic terrain ‚ a genuine terroir ingredient with a smooth character that mass-market chili powders cannot replicate.

Build New Mexican red chile sauce with garlic, onion, and chicken or beef stock ‚ this chile is the backbone.Add to mole, chili, and braises for Southwestern depth and vibrant natural red color.Combine with mild red chile to dial heat up or down while keeping authentic regional character.