Poblano Peppers

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Poblano peppers originated in Puebla, Mexico. Even the name harkens to this South of the Border origins. Poblano translates into "pepper from Puebla." Fresh poblanos are still most commonly grown in Mexico. Dried poblanos (anchos and mulatos) generally come from farms in California.

This tasty pepper is most commonly served stuffed with cheeses or a meat mixture as a chile relleno.  However, it is also popular in soups and sauces.

Stuffed Poblanos

Chilies Anchos Rellenos en Escabeche

Roasted Poblano Crema with Mexican Greens

 

Soups with Poblanos

Avocado Poblano Soup With Roasted Corn

Creamy Lentil and Ancho Chili Soup

Menudo Estilo Norteno

Sopa de Pescado

 

Sauces with Poblano

Ancho Chile Sauce

Appaloosas in Ancho Sauce

Chicken in Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Chimalistac Sauce
Enchiladas Estilo Oaxaca

Herby Ricotta-Poblano Tacos

Mole Poblano

Pork in adobo

Pork in Red SauceTenderloin of Beef with Ancho Chili Sauce and Jack Cheese

Other Poblano Recipes

Ancho-and Chipotle Rubbed Pork Loin

Poblano ancho quail

Pollo en Pipian

Products Using Poblanos

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