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product_id: 166908241
title: "Chili Pods 8 oz (California) (Pack 1)"
brand: "el mexicano"
price: "AR$53610"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "El Mexicano"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/166908241-chili-pods-8-oz-california-pack-1
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
---

# fruity smoky zest flavor 8 oz whole dried pods 500-2,500 Scoville mild heat Chili Pods 8 oz (California) (Pack 1)

**Brand:** el mexicano
**Price:** AR$53610
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌶️ Unlock the bold spirit of Mexico in every pod — don’t just cook, create a fiesta!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chili Pods 8 oz (California) (Pack 1) by el mexicano
- **How much does it cost?** AR$53610 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/166908241-chili-pods-8-oz-california-pack-1)

## Best For

- el mexicano enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted el mexicano brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Perfect Mild Heat:** Enjoy a balanced spice level (500-2,500 Scoville) that adds warmth without overpowering your palate.
- • **Premium Whole Dried Pods:** 8 oz of carefully dried, intact pods ensure maximum freshness and flavor retention for multiple uses.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Ideal for sauces, moles, salsas, enchiladas, tacos, tamales, and more—your kitchen’s secret weapon.
- • **Natural & Vegetarian Friendly:** 100% natural, vegetarian, and free from additives—pure flavor for mindful food lovers.
- • **Authentic Mexican Flavor Boost:** Elevate your dishes with genuine California chile taste that transforms everyday meals into culinary celebrations.

## Overview

El Mexicano Chili Pods are premium whole dried California (Anaheim) chiles, delivering a mild heat of 500-2,500 Scoville units with a fruity, smoky zest. Perfect for authentic Mexican recipes, these 8 oz pods bring vibrant color and deep flavor to your sauces, salsas, and traditional dishes, making them a must-have for culinary enthusiasts seeking genuine taste and versatility.

## Description

desertcart.com : El Mexicano Chili Pods 8 oz (California) (Pack 1) : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Review: The Only Chiles for Making Authentic Salsa - A co-worker shared her amazing salsa recipe with me and I used these chiles (specifically the toasted version) to make it. Husband says it is restaurant-quality; the chiles lend the perfect flavor. Large bag will make many, many batches of salsa- excellent value.
Review: Just what I hoped for! - Having lived in southern NM for 14 years some time ago, I was totally pleased with these chile pods. The color was bright red as they should be and they were in good shape, no crumbled pods and so no waste. My method as taught to me in NM by some ladies who know is to place themin the kitchen sink, pull off the stems and shake out as many seeds as you can. Then put the pods into a pan of very hot water and let them stand for upwards of 20 minutes to soften. Pour the pan contents into a sieve set over a large pot in order to save the water. One by one take a pod out, place it on a baking sheet, cut it down one side and open it up. Use a sharp paring knife and scrape the chile "meat" off the skin. When finished, place the chile in a saucepan, add garlic and oregano to taste and enough of the chile water to make it a sauce consistency. Heat it to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes. Add more water as is necessary. It is now ready for enchiladas as is or what we call Chile Meat, by adding prefried chunckis of beef or pork or fried ground beef. Serve with beans on the side or add them to the pot. New Mexican Perfection!

## Features

- WHOLE DRIED CALIFORNIA (ANAHIEM) CHILES – A staple in authentic Mexican cooking these dried Anaheim Chiles also known as California Chiles offer delicious flavor and color that perfectly enhances sauces, moles, salsa, enchiladas, tacos, tamales, menudo, and all your favorite Mexican recipes.
- DEEP FLAVOR WITH MILD SPICE – Our California Chile peppers boast a mild heat with fruity and smoky zest flavor.
- When the pods are dry they turn a purplish-brown color and that is when these peppers are called California chile, and also referred to as chile colorado (red chile) with "heat" typically ranging from 500 to 2,500 on the Scoville scale.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07Y41WJ9B |
| Best Sellers Rank | #286,826 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #824 in Chili Powders |
| Brand | el mexicano |
| Brand Name | el mexicano |
| Cuisine | Mexican |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 837 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Flavor | California |
| Item Form | Pods |
| Item Weight | 8 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Marquez Brothers International, Inc. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Produce Sold As Format | Pre-packaged |
| Produce sold as | Pre-packaged |
| Size | 8 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | natural |
| Temperature Condition | Fresh |
| UPC | 042743200330 |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** el mexicano
- **Item Form:** Pods
- **Item Weight:** 8 Ounces
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 1.00 Count

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Only Chiles for Making Authentic Salsa
*by A***R on March 27, 2021*

A co-worker shared her amazing salsa recipe with me and I used these chiles (specifically the toasted version) to make it. Husband says it is restaurant-quality; the chiles lend the perfect flavor. Large bag will make many, many batches of salsa- excellent value.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just what I hoped for!
*by J***N on February 9, 2020*

Having lived in southern NM for 14 years some time ago, I was totally pleased with these chile pods. The color was bright red as they should be and they were in good shape, no crumbled pods and so no waste. My method as taught to me in NM by some ladies who know is to place themin the kitchen sink, pull off the stems and shake out as many seeds as you can. Then put the pods into a pan of very hot water and let them stand for upwards of 20 minutes to soften. Pour the pan contents into a sieve set over a large pot in order to save the water. One by one take a pod out, place it on a baking sheet, cut it down one side and open it up. Use a sharp paring knife and scrape the chile "meat" off the skin. When finished, place the chile in a saucepan, add garlic and oregano to taste and enough of the chile water to make it a sauce consistency. Heat it to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes. Add more water as is necessary. It is now ready for enchiladas as is or what we call Chile Meat, by adding prefried chunckis of beef or pork or fried ground beef. Serve with beans on the side or add them to the pot. New Mexican Perfection!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chile Giajillo
*by N***A on October 22, 2021*

There we bugs in the bag. Brand new bag I ordered and had not been opened yet.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-18*