Twenty eight miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico is a little town named Chimayo. The Chimayo chile originated from this small mountainous town. The beautiful smoky and earthy flavor profile is so dependent on this region that you will likely never run into these beauties unless you visit the area during harvest season. The heat level of the Chimayo is about the same as a Jalapeño but the flavor is far superior.

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 Some Chimayo facts..

• Origin:  Chimayo, New Mexico, United States
• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Scoville heat units:  5000 SHU
• Heat relative to a Jalapeño:  equal
• Primary use:  cooking, ground to powder