Chimayo del Norte Pepper

Chimayo, a quaint, tiny town in Northern New Mexico, takes its name from a Tewa name for a local landmark, the hill of Tsi Mayoh. Today, the town is well-known as a Catholic pilgrimage destination, and each year, hundreds of thousands of people travel to receive healing from the legendary sacred dirt in the back room of the church, el Santuario de Chimayo. People also flock to Chimayo from near and far for its irreplaceable chiles which, when dried, are integral to New Mexican cuisine. This variety is a deep red chile with a full-bodied peppery flavor and spiciness that is in the same range as a hotter jalapeno. See why this chile is worthy of your worship.