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1.9 oz glass jar
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Mexican Chili Trio
Pasilla Chili Powder
Pasilla Chili Powder
Pasilla Chili Powder
Pasilla Chili Powder
Pasilla Chili Powder

Pasilla Chili Powder

Smoky & complex heirloom chili

$9.99
$9.99
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Smoky, subtly sweet and complex, our heirloom Pasilla chili powder brings deep, raisiny richness with notes of dried fruit and cocoa to everything from mole and barbacoa to hearty stews and even mac ‘n’ cheese. Grown and sun-dried in the heart of Mexico by Don Jesús — one of the last traditional chili farmers in the region — these indigenous chilaca peppers are cultivated from saved seeds and dried low and slow for maximum flavor. Milder in heat but full of dimension, this is a kitchen-ready chili that adds warmth, depth and distinctive taste of Mexico to your cooking.

Mexican Chili Trio:

  • Jar of Burlap & Barrel Pasilla Chili on a textured brown background
    Smoky and gently complex, this chili adds layered flavor to moles, stews and slow-cooked dishes. Ideal for creating rich, comforting meals.
    Ingredients:

    Pasilla chilis (capsium annum)

    Heat index: Medium
    Salt Free
    Size: 1.9 oz
    Origin:

    Guanajuato, Mexico

    Process:

    Sun-dried & ground

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • 1 whole pasilla chili = 1 Tbsp powder
    • Stir into black mole, barbacoa or rich stews for smoky-sweet complexity.
    • Add to salad dressings, sauces or bean dishes for a touch of cocoa and dried fruit richness.
    • Sprinkle into mac and cheese or roasted root vegetables for gentle heat and dept
  • Bottle of Burlap & Barrel Ancho Chili on a textured brown background
    Mild and richly flavored, this chili adds depth and gentle warmth to sauces, stews, and marinades. A versatile base for countless savory dishes.
    Ingredients:

    Ancho chilis (capsium annum)

    Heat index: Mild
    Size: 2.0 oz
    Origin:

    Guanajuato, Mexico

    Process:

    Sun-dried, then ground

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • 1 whole ancho chili = 1 tsp powder
    • Stir into BBQ sauces, bean dishes and chili for rich, earthy sweetness with mild heat.
    • Sprinkle over nachos or roasted vegetables for a fruity, cocoa-tinged flavor boost.
    • Add depth to chocolate desserts like spiced cake or hot cocoa for a warm, unexpected twist.
  • Guajillo Chili Powder from Burlap & Barrel
    Bright and bold with medium heat, this chili brings a vibrant lift to salsas, adobos and rubs. Perfect for adding lively flavor to soups, marinades and roasted vegetables.
    Ingredients:

    Guajillo chilis (capsium annum)

    Heat index: Medium
    Size: 1.9 oz
    Origin:

    Guanajuato, Mexico

    Process:

    Sun-dried, then ground

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • 1 whole guajillo chili = 1 tsp powder
    • Blend into salsas, adobos and marinades.
    • Add to soups, stews and braises for a bright, fruity lift.
    • Use in spice rubs for chicken, fish or roasted vegetables to bring lively flavor and aroma.

Highlights

Origin:

Guanajuato, Mexico

Aliases:

Dried chilaca pepper

Process:

Sun-dried & ground

Heat index: Medium
Tasting notes:

Dried Cherries • Roast Beets • Chocolate Truffle

Ingredients

Pasilla chilis (capsium annum)

Kosher
non gmo clear
non irradiated clear
no preservatives clear
Salt Free

Cooking tips

  • 1 whole pasilla chili = 1 Tbsp powder
  • Stir into black mole, barbacoa or rich stews for smoky-sweet complexity.
  • Add to salad dressings, sauces or bean dishes for a touch of cocoa and dried fruit richness.
  • Sprinkle into mac and cheese or roasted root vegetables for gentle heat and dept

SOURCING

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The idea started with chefs in our network who were frustrated by inconsistent heat, flavor, and quality in so-called Mexican chilis. When we looked into it, we found out why: no traceability, no real provenance and few farmers still growing them the traditional way.

So we built a supply chain from scratch. In partnership with NUUP, a Mexican ag NGO, we met Don Jesús, a farmer in Guanajuato growing chilis from saved seeds on shared communal land (the ejido system). We worked with him to convert to using only organic inputs, manage drought and pest challenges and process the chilis locally for quality and safety.

With our help, Don Jesús became licensed to export his own chilis directly, cutting out middlemen and putting more income and agency in his hands. The whole process took years and tens of thousands in investment, but it paid off. We now have a product that’s nearly impossible to find elsewhere: traceable, single-origin chilis, grown and dried in Mexico.