Online Dried Pepper\Chili purveyor

[BadRabbit]

Anybody know of a good online source for dried peppers\chiles? The last few bags I've bought at the store have been tasteless. They are something I don't use very quickly so I would rather just order online if I can find a superior product.

[ElsieD]

http://www.chillychiles.com/

This is where I buy mine. Their stuff is always very fresh.

[abadoozy]

I've been very pleasantly surprised by the quality of chiles I can get from Penzey's (www.penzeys.com). Normally I'd go with someplace in the southwest, but I was out of anchos a year or so ago and doing a Penzey's order and figured I'd try them. They are very nice - large, dried but still supple, very tasty. Comparable to the best I'd get when I lived in Colorado/New Mexico.

Edited March 29, 2011 by abadoozy (log)

[weinoo]

I like Penzey's too.

[Genkinaonna]

I'll third Penzeys...their catalogue is great browsing too, and I've yet to be disappointed with the freshness and flavor of their spices.

[LindaK]

My latest order from Penzeys was waiting for me when I got home tonight. Hmmm, I found a few chiles in there:

They arrive sealed in reusable ziplock bags, which I unzipped to show them off. The aromas nearly knocked me over.

[C. sapidus]

Sweet Freedom Farm (click) carries an impressive variety of dried chiles, mostly Mexican / SW, including a few Oaxacan chiles that I had not seen elsewhere.

[peterm2]

I started out with Penzeys and Savory Spice Shop. Now I get them from the Chile Guy, who primarily sells to restaurants but also will sell in one pound increments. Prices are excellent and the high turnover keeps things very fresh. Also lots of variety to choose from!

[bmwrtmike]

I have used Penzeys and Penderys for chiles, but prefer penderys for chiles. There blends are top notch as well.

[Clark D]

I'm with C. Sapidus. Sweet Freedom Farms is really good, excellent service as well.

Clark

[budrichard]

For small quantities Penzey's is outstanding but for variety and bulk purchases, the Chile Guy is unbeatable. I've ordered New Mexico Red, dried Jalapeno and dried Habanero in 5# to 1 # or so bags. -Dick