Jalapeno Peppers
Heat Index- Hot !
This workhorse chile was one of the most popular hot chiles until that upstart, the habanero, came along to steal its thunder. Most bottled salsas are based on the jalapeno. Jalapenos have the richest flavor of all the small chiles, making them perfect for salsas and for stuffing as appetizers. Color Bright to dark green, ripening to bright red ....... Average Size 2 – 3" long, 1 1/2" diameter ....... Shape Cylindrical, tapering to a rounded end ....... Description Thick fleshed, the red, ripe jalapeño is sweeter than the immature green. Smoke-dried it becomes a chipotle. Fresh jalapeños can vary in heat, according to growing season, soil conditions and state of maturity. ....... Scoville Heat Units 3,500 – 4,500 ....... Most Common Uses Condiments, salsas, soups, stews, meat and vegetable dishes, appetizers, desserts Recipes: Jalapeno Salsa Smoked Jalapeno Black Bean Salsa Fiery Salsa Salsa Fresca Chile Trivia: The name Jalapeno comes from this chile's birthplace of Jalapa in the Mexican state of Vercruz. The jalapeño was the first pepper to be taken into outer space on an early manned space flight.
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