Things To Do: Local Flavor
The Spice of Life
great green chiles bring lots of flavor to pueblo’s local food Local cuisine in Pueblo comes with a kick. Its most famous ingredient, the green chile, has found its way into restaurants and roadside farm stands throughout the city. By Barbara Biehler Chiles
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get em’ while they’re hot
grab a Grinder
Buy fresh Pueblo-grown chiles at roadside farm stands scattered around the city from mid-August through October. Local food manufacturer Mira Sol Chile Corp., located only minutes north of downtown, also offers a variety of products made from red and green Pueblo chiles. Pick up a few jars of fire-roasted green or red chiles or one of their homemade salsas, and then download a unique recipe to try – like the Pueblo Chile Caviar – from the company’s website.
Italian-sausage grinder sandwiches, often comprising grilled sausage, cheese, lettuce and tomato, are another tasty local favorite and can be found on the menus of more than 20 restaurants around town.
Spicy Symbol
Green chiles are not just a food staple in Pueblo; they are part of the city’s identity and cultural heritage. This enduring symbol of agricultural success is celebrated every year during the annual Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival, sponsored by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, promoting locally grown mirasol chile peppers and pinto beans. The three-day festival, which takes place in the downtown area and draws more than 100,000 people annually, features cooking competitions, a farmers market and more, revolving around the city’s most beloved green vegetable.
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