I buy a big bunch every season and can/jar them for use throughout the year. The last three years my local Ranch Market has been a great source of extra-hot ones, but so far this year they haven't been up to par. (For anyone in the know, even the ones that are advertised as "hot" aren't really always that hot....) I prefer to roast them myself, so looking for them unroasted. I know it's still at the front end of the season, but thought I'd throw it out there in case anyone has a source? Central-east valley preferably.
Nothing like the smell of chilis roasting in the backyard, then steaming in the plastic bag in the kitchen prior to peeling!
Send me a private message if you would rather, as I know this can be something that some folks wouldn't want advertised to the world. 😂
S.