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Guajillo Pepper: Tangy, Fruity, Full of Character
The dried chile behind Mexico’s most versatile salsas.
TANGY HEAT, RICH COLOR
Guajillo Pepper, the Chile Behind Bold Color and Flavor
Guajillo peppers bring a tangy, slightly fruity flavor and deep red color to salsas, adobos, and marinades across Mexican cooking. With mild-to-medium heat and a distinctive tang, guajillo is one of the most versatile dried chiles in the kitchen. At Latin Specialties, we source guajillo peppers for consistent color, flavor, and quality, case after case.
Tangy, fruity, and full of character—guajillo pepper brings both color and bite.
Dried Guajillo,Red Salsa to Pozole
Smooth heat and bright red color: the base of Mexico's red sauces.
Festive stew recipe
Pozole Rojo
Pork and hominy simmered in a deep red broth of guajillo and ancho chiles, served with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork shoulder, in large pieces
- 2 cans (25 oz each) hominy, drained
- 6 Latin Specialties Guajillo Peppers, stemmed and seeded, plus 2 ancho chiles
- ½ Latin Specialties Onion and 4 cloves Latin Specialties Garlic
- 2 tsp dried Latin Specialties Oregano, 1 bay leaf, salt
- To serve: shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, chopped Latin Specialties Onion, Latin Specialties Limes, oregano and tostadas
Method
- Simmer the pork with half the onion, 2 cloves of garlic, bay leaf and salt in 10 cups of water for about 1 ½ hours, until tender. Shred the meat and keep the broth.
- Toast the chiles lightly, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with the remaining onion and garlic and 1 cup of the soaking water. Strain.
- Fry the chile sauce in a little oil for 5 minutes, then stir it into the broth with the hominy, oregano and the shredded pork. Simmer for 30 minutes and adjust the salt.
- Serve hot with cabbage, radishes, onion, lime and oregano.
TipToast the chiles only until fragrant: burnt chiles turn the whole pot bitter.
From Field to Your Table
Sourcing
Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality guajillo pepper
Quality & Safety
Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.
Ripeness Handling
Harvested and dried for consistent color and flavor.
Packaging & Formats
Bagged, cased, or custom program packs.
On-Time Delivery
Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.
