Big Jim Chile Pepper – Dried Whole

Big Jim Legacy is an all around winner when it comes to green chile. It has incredible New Mexican chile flavor, thick flesh and mild to medium heat. A favorite for chile rellenos. Our dehydrated Peppers are ripened on the plant, then dried whole with caps on to retain flavor. The dry red Legacy Big Jim chile can be used to make delicious red enchilada sauce. Heat Level: Mild to Medium Scoville 2,000 – 4,000.

Dried & Flaked they are best blossomed in oil as a stew base. Dehydrated, they can be revitalized by a 15 minute soak in water, vinegar or a combination of both. Save the liquid for the sauce.