plural anchos
: a poblano chili pepper especially when mature and dried to a reddish black compare poblano
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For a milder alternative, try ancho chili powder.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Brown butchers then salts the chickens overnight, and marinates them in a mixture of ancho and puya chiles, garlic and chipotle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The daily happy hour menu also includes smaller bites under $10, like the $7 pibil croquettes and the $8 creamy ancho chile dip.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
This side dish has chipotle, hatch, and ancho chillies for an extra kick—and don't forget the bacon.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Brown butchers then salts the chickens overnight, and marinates them in a mixture of ancho and puya chiles, garlic and chipotle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The daily happy hour menu also includes smaller bites under $10, like the $7 pibil croquettes and the $8 creamy ancho chile dip.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
This side dish has chipotle, hatch, and ancho chillies for an extra kick—and don't forget the bacon.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Ancho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancho. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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