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Combine any of the three filters below to narrow to peppers that fit what you're cooking, growing, or sourcing. Each result links to a full pepper guide.

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Origin

Anywheremexicocentral americacaribbeansouth americanorth americaafricasoutheast asiaeast asiasouth asiaeuropemiddle east

5 peppers — smoky, from mexico

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Medium3K–8K SHU

Chipotle

Deep, woody smoke with a moderate heat and a dried fruit complexity.

smokyearthyfruity
Mild1K–2K SHU

Ancho

Dried fruit and chocolate — raisin, prune, slight smoke, with a gentle warmth.

sweetsmokyearthy
Medium3K–5K SHU

Guajillo

Berry-like, tangy, slightly fruity heat with a hint of green tea and pine.

fruitysmokycitrus
Mild1K–3K SHU

Pasilla

Earthy, slightly bitter, with hints of dried herbs and dark berries — the deepest-tasting of the dried Mexican chile trinity.

earthysweetsmoky
Medium15K–30K SHU

Chile de Árbol

Clean, sharp heat with a slightly grassy, nutty backbone — direct and uncomplicated.

vegetalsmokysweet