Jalapeno Chile Peppers
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Description/Taste
Jalapenos have a slightly curved, conical shape and come to a blunt end at their tip. They average two to three inches in length and one inch in width. Their smooth, bright to dark green skin will ripen to a vivid red when the peppers are fully mature. More mature peppers will also exhibit characteristic cracks near their stem end. This streaking is also known as "corking" and is a pepper characteristic that is sought after in Mexico but not so much in the United States. The crisp and juicy flesh of the Jalapeno pepper offers a vegetal flavor and a spicy bite with heat increasing as the pepper peaks in maturity. Its Scoville rating ranges between 2,000 and 10,000 units.
Seasons/Availability
The Jalapeno chile pepper is available year-round.
Current Facts
The Green Jalapeno is the immature version of a Jalapeno pepper. A member of the botanical group Capsicum annuum, the Jalapeno is one of the most well-known chile peppers in the world and one of the most commonly available varieties. The Jalapeno pepper is commonly found pickeled and also smoked, known as chipotle peppers. They are a common pepper for use in production of commercial salsas and hot sauces.
