Poblano

Other Names  ancho, chile para rellenar, joto, mulato, pasilla    

Flavor  Mild to hot, 3, 

Shape  Tapered to a blunt point, wrinkled, 4 inches long by 2.75 inches wide with a slight taper and blunt end.

Color   Dark green, matures to red or brown

Fresh   Food stores and grocery markets throughout the country

Dried   Ancho, Mulato

Processed  Not Processed 

Available Cultivars   Ancho, Ancho Esmeralda, Chorro, Miahuateco, Mulato Roque, Verdeno

Chile poblano as it is known in Mexico, originated near the city of Pueblo, southeast of Mexico City, hence its name poblano, or pepper from Pueblo.  Its one of the most popular peppers in this country. These peppers are mild to medium in pungency and are used to stuff or in strips to add the mild flavor to soups and sauces.