Whole Dried Habanero Chile Pepper Pods
Half Pound in a Bulk Bag

Habaneros are HOT! Behind the heat is a fruity, slightly smoky flavor that makes them a wonderful way to spark up any dish, from chili to salsa, sauces and soups. 100,000 - 350,000 Scoville heat units.

Whole, destemmed pods (chili pepper with seeds).

Net Weight 1/2 pound / 8 oz. / 227 grams.

Heat Level 10/10. Use sparingly and with caution.

To Rehydrate Dried Chili Pods: Place chiles in a bowl. Pour just enough boiling water over the pods to cover them. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and allow to rest for approx. 10 minutes, or until chilis are soft and pliable. For a more intense, toasty flavor, use a spatula to press the dried pod in a hot skillet (no oil or liquid) until you see a little wisp of smoke rise, flip over the chili and repeat on other side. Then, proceed with directions above for rehydrating.

Chili Pods vs. Ground Chili Pepper: Chile pods keep longer than their ground counterpart, as long as several years without losing flavor and heat. However, chili peppers ground into a powder is more convenient; it is ready to use and easy to measure.

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Recipe: Habanero Garlic Salsa
Super spicy habanero chiles and zesty garlic in an easy-to-make and fresh-tasting salsa.

15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes OR 1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 sm. onion, minced OR 1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro OR 2 Tbls. dried cilantro
2 tsp. lemon juice OR lime juice
1 tsp. granulated garlic OR garlic powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cumin seed
1 Habanero Chili pod, rehydrated, minced (wear gloves!)

~ In a bowl, stir together all ingredients.
~ For a smooth salsa, puree all in a blender, food processor, or using a stick blender. For a chunky salsa, puree only half.
~ Refrigerate salsa for at least 1 hour before serving, overnight is best.