poblano to ancho question

[Todd]

Hi All,

Do Poblano chilies turn red (Ancho) on the vine,
or do you have to pick them first?

If you leave them on the vine to turn red, how long
does it typically take? Three weeks?

Many thanks,
-T


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[Brooklyn1]

Todd wrote:
>
>Do Poblano chilies turn red (Ancho) on the vine,
>or do you have to pick them first?
>
>If you leave them on the vine to turn red, how long
>does it typically take? Three weeks?

Peppers do not ripen further once picked. There are many variables
that determine how long peppers require to achieve a particular degree
of ripeness. Not knowing in what climate you are in all I can say is
if you live where freezing weather occurs be sure to harvest your
peppers prior to the first light frost regardless how ripe or they
will likely be ruined.

[Todd]

Thank you. And it just froze last night. I have
to go check the damage. :'(

[Billy]

In article <l21vi8$rv8$1...@dont-email.me>, Todd <To...@invalid.invalid>
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Do Poblano chilies turn red (Ancho) on the vine,
> or do you have to pick them first?
>
> If you leave them on the vine to turn red, how long
> does it typically take? Three weeks?
>
> Many thanks,
> -T

I have a couple that have been hanging for 2 months, and are still
green. When I buy them dried at the local" Super Mercado", they look
black. The color in my chili is strictly tomatoes.
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[Todd]

On 10/10/2013 02:26 PM, Billy wrote:
> In article <l21vi8$rv8$1...@dont-email.me>, Todd <To...@invalid.invalid>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Do Poblano chilies turn red (Ancho) on the vine,
>> or do you have to pick them first?
>>
>> If you leave them on the vine to turn red, how long
>> does it typically take? Three weeks?
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> -T
>
> I have a couple that have been hanging for 2 months, and are still
> green. When I buy them dried at the local" Super Mercado", they look
> black. The color in my chili is strictly tomatoes.
>

I have been ripening mine (from my graden) and from the
local Mexican supermarket on a counter. When I find ones
at the supermarket that have started turning, I snatch them
up.

[Brooklyn1]

Todd rote:

>
> Do Poblano chilies turn red (Ancho) on the vine,
> or do you have to pick them first?
>
> If you leave them on the vine to turn red, how long
> does it typically take?

Pablanos turn from green to brown (ancho) with a maroon hue.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poblano
http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/glossary/g/Ancho.htm

[Todd]

Do they have to be picked to do this?

[Steve Peek]

I like to let them start to turn before picking them, they seem to ripen better. They don't become ancho until they are dried. Just toss them on the dehydrator for a couple of days or so. They are an essential spice in my home, that smoky, spicy, raisonny flavor is wonderful in chili!

[Billy]

In article <l24ikt$4fd$1...@dont-email.me>, Todd <To...@invalid.invalid>
wrote:

> On 09/26/2013 01:13 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> > Todd wrote:
> >>
> >> Do Poblano chilies turn red (Ancho) on the vine,
> >> or do you have to pick them first?
> >>
> >> If you leave them on the vine to turn red, how long
> >> does it typically take? Three weeks?
> >
> > Peppers do not ripen further once picked. There are many variables
> > that determine how long peppers require to achieve a particular degree
> > of ripeness. Not knowing in what climate you are in all I can say is
> > if you live where freezing weather occurs be sure to harvest your
> > peppers prior to the first light frost regardless how ripe or they
> > will likely be ruined.
> >
>
> Thank you. And it just froze last night. I have
> to go check the damage. :'(

There should be chili beans in your future.

CHILI BEANS
 

2 c. dry beans
6 c. water
2 c. red chili sauce
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 lb. ground beef

Wash beans and boil in water for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and
let stand for 1 hour or longer. Cook beans 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending
on kind, until tender.
Simmer the chili sauce with the spices, onion and garlic. Cover for 15
minutes. Brown meat while chili sauce is cooking. Gently mix drained
beans, chili sauce and meat. Broil gently for a few minutes longer.
Makes 6-8 servings.

Red Chili Sauce
 
4 dried ancho or fresh pasilla chilies, or 3 tbsp. chili powder, or 1
tsp. crushed red pepper
4 med. tomatoes (1 1/2 lbs.) or 1 (15 oz.) can tomato puree
1 med. onion, cut up
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. cooking oil

Cut chilies open. Discard stems and seeds. Cut chilies into small pieces
with scissors or a knife. Place in bowl; cover with boiling water. Let
stand 45 to 60 minutes. Drain.
To peel tomatoes, dip them in boiling water for 30 seconds; plunge into
cold water. Slip skins off. Quarter tomatoes. Place in blender
container; cover and blend until nearly smooth. Measure 2 cups of the
blended tomatoes; return to blender container (or place canned tomato
puree in blender container). Add the drained chilies or chili powder or
crushed red pepper. Add onion, garlic, salt and sugar; cover and blend
until smooth.
In 1 1/2 quart saucepan combine tomato mixture and cooking oil. Cook and
stir over medium heat about 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly
thickened. Makes 2 cups.

[Todd]

Hi Billy,

Awesome directions! Thank you!

You do know I am diabetic? We correspond over on alt.food.diabetic
frequently.

Do you have a Diabetic/Paleo substitute for the beans? How
about two pounds of ground beef/roast?

What Red Peppers would you use? Ancho? Chimayo? Cayenne?

And, what would you substitute for the Cumin, which my wife
is allergic to (can't use Chili powder for the same reason)?

You are the man! Thank you!

What a minute, one one clove of Garlic?!?!?! :-)

-T

[Billy]

In article <l3sfjq$tke$1...@dont-email.me>, Todd <To...@invalid.invalid>

No substitutes. Yes I have diabetes, and arteriosclerosis. My excitement
is waiting to see which one gets me first. If you are T2, exercise to a
sweat before you eat. That should help.