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Red Jalapeno Pepper
A spicier, sweeter cousin to the green jalapeño
OriginMexico
Spice Level (Scoville Heat Units)2,500 - 5,000 SHU (can vary)
VarietiesJalapeño, Serrano, Habanero (related)
Buy it or make it
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Common carton size
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Store fresh peppers in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. For longer storage, they can be dried or frozen.
Nutrition
Cooking Tips
For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes before chopping.
Red jalapeños can be roasted or grilled to mellow their flavor and add smokiness.
Finely minced red jalapeño adds a beautiful color and gentle spice to salsas, marinades, and dressings.
Pairs With
Corn
Tomatoes
Onions
Lime
Cilantro
Avocado
Cheese
Pork
Chicken
Common Mistakes
Assuming all red jalapeños have extreme heat; their spice level can vary.
Washing hands immediately after handling; the capsaicin can linger and irritate eyes or skin.
Also called
Aliases
- Red Jalapeno Peppersalternate
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