Guajillo Chile Powder

Botanical Name: Capsicum Annuum ‘Guajillo’ Flavor: Fruity, Sweet, Tangy, with a hint of Tart Berries and slight Smoky undertones Heat Level: Moderate - 2,500 to 5,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) Origin: Mexico Use With: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Fish, Seafood, Rice, and Vegetables Description: The Guajillo is one of the most popular dried chiles used in Mexico used in Mexico second only to the Ancho Chile. The dried form of the Mirasol Pepper, Guajillo Chiles are known for their distinctive, rich, fruity taste, vibrant red color, and sweet moderate heat. Used extensively throughout Mexico in salsas, sauces, soups, stews, marinades, and rubs, the Guajillo is equally popular in Southwestern and Tex-Mex cuisine especially with those that love chile flavor without blazing heat. Suggested Uses: An essential ingredient for preparing many authentic Mexican dishes, but can be used anywhere that you would use ‘Cayenne’, ‘red chile powder’, ‘red pepper’, ‘crushed red pepper’, ‘pepper flakes’, or any va