Wild Chiltepins
Wild Chiltepins
.5oz
Wild Chiltepins hand-harvested and sourced from the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains in Bacadéhuachi Sonora, Mexico.
Known as the “mother of all chile peppers”, chiltepin peppers have been enjoyed by birds and people for nearly 8,000 years. The small red berry-looking pods are also known as bird’s eye or bird peppers. Smoky and spicy, gently crush and use to flavor sauces, pasta, meats, or any dish in need of some serious heat.
Our Wild Chiltepins are seasonally harvested by locals native to the region and dried in the desert sun. Chiltepins are indigenous to the southwest and Mexico and typically grow wild under nurse plants. The peppers are generally harvested annually September through December and dried in the hot desert sun. They naturally contain high levels of Vitamin A, C, B6 and many other minerals essential for a healthy (and tasty) diet.
Naturally gluten and dairy-free; paleo, keto, Whole30 friendly
Cook’s Notes:
A little goes a long way. Chiltepins pack a serious punch in heat, flavor, and nutrients. They are often compared to habaneros in terms of heat, but they look nothing alike. Chiltepins are a small berry-like capsule similar to the likes of a peppercorn. If you crush red pods with your fingers make sure you wash your hands immediately afterward - and eye burn (or elsewhere!) is never fun! Or, better yet, use a mortar and pestle to crush and keep in our Desert Provisions x Stoneware Wolf ceramic salt dish and use as needed.
Favorite Uses:
Crush on cacio e pepe or pizza for a little heat. We prefer any kind of homemade grilled pizza or piping hot pepperoni. Use in pickled veggies (Chiltepin & Pinon Vinegar Pickled Onions) or jams to spice them up. It’s also great in our Pineapple Chiltepin Salsa with chips or on a fish taco. Feeling sweet? Sprinkle some chiltepins over vanilla ice cream for a real treat!
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