Poblano Pepper Plant

Variety: Poblano Pepper Plant

Species: Capsicum annuum

Origin: Puebla, Mexico.

Pot Size: 10.5cm

Category: Heirloom

Description: Poblano Pepper is a culinary gem. Its mild flavour allows other ingredients to shine, while its thick walls provide structure. Roast and peel them to remove any waxy texture. When dried, they transform into ancho chillis, a key ingredient in many sauces.

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Pungency:

Grow Difficulty: Easy

Days to Germination: Approximately 7 to 10 days

Days to Harvest: Around 90 to 100 days after transplant

Culinary Uses:

• Stuffed Peppers: Fill Poblano's with cheese, meat, or grains for a delightful dish.

• Chiles Rellenos: Batter and fry them for a classic Mexican treat.

• Sauces and Salsas: Blend them into rich sauces or chunky salsas.

Recipe:

Chiles en Nogada

• Ingredients:

  • 4 Poblano's (roasted, peeled, and deseeded)

  • 1 cup ground beef or pork

  • 1/2 cup diced onion

  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

  • For the walnut sauce:

    • 1 cup walnuts

    • 1/2 cup milk

    • 1/4 cup queso fresco

    • Salt and pepper to taste

• Instructions:

  1. Stuff the roasted Poblano's with the ground meat, onion, tomatoes, almonds, and cranberries.

  2. Top with queso fresco and pomegranate seeds.

  3. Blend the walnut sauce ingredients until smooth.

  4. Pour the sauce over the stuffed peppers.

  5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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*Please note: The estimated 12 Week delivery time is an approximation and may vary depending on factors such as the specific variety, weather conditions etc. Our team will be working hard to get your plant ready asap but we want to ensure it arrives healthy and thriving in their new home.