Pueblo

Description

The Pueblo chile is an heirloom mirasol-type pepper grown in the Pueblo region of Colorado USA where it has become a beloved regional specialty rivaling the fame of New Mexico's Hatch chile with an intensely loyal local following and annual festivals. Long upright pods ripen to red with a mild fruity heat of 5,000-8,000 SHU and a distinctive flavor prized by Coloradans for roasting in the traditional manner during late summer harvest season. A descendant of traditional Pueblo Native American chile varieties its unique terroir flavor sets it apart from other mirasol-type peppers making it a point of pride for southern Colorado's agricultural heritage.