Spice
Anaheim
B tier
Anaheim is a mild, long green California chilli related to New Mexico-type pods—used for stuffing, roasting, and green chilli sauces with gentle heat. Roast and peel for chiles rellenos when poblanos are scarce. Red ripe Anaheims can dry into mild Colorado-style chillies. Heat is usually family-friendly but occasional hot pods appear.
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DriedFlakeFreshPickledPowderRoastedSauceSmoked
Traits
CaliforniaFleshyGrassyLongMildMild Long GreenNew Mexico RelatedStuffing
History
US
Emilio Ortega brought New Mexico seed to Anaheim, California.
US
Anaheim green chillies became a California crop identity.
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Canning and fresh markets expanded Anaheim production.
US
Anaheim remained a standard mild long green pepper.