About Us

Our family has been in the chile business for nearly 20 years and we know that using only premium chile results in the finest processed product. That’s why we use only the freshest chiles available and process them in our state of the art facilities to bring you authentic chipotle smoked flavor and the unique tastes of specialty chiles.

Our mission is to offer the best selection and the highest quality chile products available. Strict quality control ensures that only the finest chiles make it into your recipes. We follow the rigorous processing guidelines of the Food and Drug Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Department of Health resulting in a product that is unsurpassed in flavor and quality.

We strive to be the “best” in the industry. Our employees know what is essential in selecting premium chile; as well as the importance of having a flawless smoking process. When shopping any of our online sites, rest assured that you will receive professional, friendly service.

The Chipotle Process

The Past

Chipotle is the process of smoking and drying chiles for preservation. Its history dates back to the ancient Aztec civilization. Legend has it that smoked chile emerged from Teotihuacan, north of present-day Mexico City. Chipotle could be found at marketplaces in Teochtitlan, the capital city of the Aztecs. The Aztecs learned that by applying the same drying process that they already used on their meats, they could preserve chile for later use. The pods were treated by using a smoke-drying process, which resulted in a hard, grayish-tan, smoke infused chile that is both hot and flavorful. The most common variety of Chipotle is the red jalapeno, but can also be found in different varieties of chile.

The Present

“The Pepper Pantry-Chipotles,” by Dave DeWitt and Chuck Evans, describes Chipotle as being...”grayish-tan, quite stiff, and is often described as looking like a cigar butt.” This might be an accurate description for other producers of chipotle, but it doesn’t fit our product. While most of the chipotle found in stores today is imported from Mexico, ours is made in Texas under strict quality and processing standards set forth by state and federal regulatory agencies and our company.

The Future

One of our main goals is to show the world that you don’t have to settle for inferior chipotle and specialty chile. We want to provide a cleaner, better tasting alternative to what is currently available in retail stores. As a consumer, you should be able to know where your chile is coming from, our packaging is clearly marked with the Go Texan logo. We also continue to search for and experiment with different varieties of chipotle and specialty chiles to add to our ever growing product line.

Smoking Process

In order to obtain a perfectly smoked chile, we take the following into consideration:

• The origin and quality of fresh pods.
• The moisture level of pods.
• The type of wood used to generate the smoke.
• The amount of time chiles are exposed to smoke and heat.
• The protection of the product from extraneous contamination.