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Red Fresno Chile Peppers

Inventory, 10 lbs : 56.41
This item was last sold on : 10/21/21

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Description/Taste

Red Fresno chile peppers are small, slightly curved to straight pods, averaging 5 to 7 centimeters in length, and have a conical shape that tapers to a rounded point on the non-stem end. The semi-thin skin is smooth, firm, and waxy with a glossy sheen, ripening from green to bright red when mature. Underneath the skin, the flesh is crisp, aqueous, and pale red or green, depending on maturity, encasing a central cavity with thin membranes and round, flat, cream-colored seeds. Red Fresno chile peppers have an earthy and fruity flavor with a moderate to hot level of heat. When cooked, the peppers develop a smoky, sweet flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Red Fresno chile peppers are available in the late summer through fall.

Current Facts

Red Fresno chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are the mature versions of the culinary pepper that belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Considered to be a moderately hot variety, Red Fresno chile peppers range 2,500 to 8,000 SHU on the Scoville scale and are often mistaken for a red jalapeno due to its similarity in heat and appearance. Red Fresno chile peppers are increasing in popularity as a canning pepper, but when canned or bottled, they are often labeled, "hot chile peppers," leaving no reference to variety. The peppers are also receiving notoriety at fresh markets as a culinary pepper. Chefs are seeking out the sweet, fruity, and spicy pepper and are using its flavor in a wide variety of culinary applications, especially in Mexican, Asian, and American cuisine.

Nutritional Value

Red Fresno chile peppers contain vitamins A and B, which have been shown to help reduce triglyceride levels and to help control blood sugar after meals. The peppers also contain capsaicin, which is a chemical compound that triggers pain receptors in our body to feel the sensation of burning. Capsaicin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and causes the body to release endorphins to counteract the perceived pain.

Applications

Red Fresno chile peppers are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as grilling, roasting, baking, and sautéing. When fresh, the peppers can be diced into salsas and relishes, minced into marinades and dips such as pesto, or roughly chopped and mixed into ceviche. Red Fresno chile peppers can also be cooked down into hot sauces, pureed into sauces such as romesco or rojo cream, tossed into soups, stews, and curries, fire-roasted and stuffed, or charred over an open flame. The peppers develop a smoky flavor when cooked and are a popular topping over tostadas, tacos, pizza, burgers, sausages, and hot dogs. They can also be pickled for extended use or used as a substitute in recipes calling for serrano or jalapeno peppers. Red Fresno chile peppers pair well with barbecued meats, pancetta, seafood, potatoes, polenta, chickpeas, queso fresco, parmesan, cucumbers, lime juice, and red onion. The fresh peppers will keep up to one week when stored whole and unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Fresno chile peppers have become a popular culinary variety among restaurants in the United States and are often considered a “gateway pepper” that provides spice and flavor without overwhelming a dish in heat. Not only used as toppings on pizza, salad bowls, and stir-fries, Red Fresno chile peppers are also being used in cocktails to add a fiery heat to margaritas, juleps, palomas, and tequila-based drinks. The peppers are being infused into simple syrups with ingredients such as rosemary, honey, ginger, and mint, soaked directly into the alcohol for added spice, or are chopped and stirred into the drink as a crisp, fresh, edible element. In addition to earning its place in the culinary scene, a variety of the Red Fresno chile known as the Flaming Flare became an All-American Selections winner in 2015, highly tested and regarded for its ease of growth in home gardens.

Geography/History

Red Fresno chile peppers were developed on a farm near Clovis, California and were released for commercial cultivation by Clarence Brown Hamlin in 1952. Hamlin, known by many as “Brownie,” developed the variety through multiple, selective breeding experiments and named the chile Fresno in honor of his home county Fresno, California. Though not highly marketed when initially released, Red Fresno chile peppers have been heavily marketed in the last decade, increasing sales and its reputation as a culinary pepper. Today Red Fresno chile peppers are grown throughout California, specifically in the San Joaquin Valley, and are also grown in Mexico. The peppers can be found at specialty grocers, farmers markets, and through online seed catalogs for home garden use.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
Smoking Gun	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	858-232-7808
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Provecho Grill	Sun City CA	951-246-3200
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Verbena Kitchen LLC	San Diego CA	609-458-1672
Fused	San Diego CA	858-946-8551
Storyhouse Spirits	San Diego CA	801-949-5955
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653

the other 120...

Eye of RA Hot Sauce	El Cajon CA	858-269-5068
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Social Tap	San Diego CA	619-398-8938
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	760-807-7446
White Rice LPM	San Diego CA	619-564-2618
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Mitch's Seafood	San Diego CA	619-316-7314
Copper Kings	Oceanside CA	323-810-1662
Cocina de Barrio Point Loma	San Diego CA	858-349-2313
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Fortunate Son	San Diego CA	619-806-6121
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
All Aspects Catering and Events	San Diego CA	855-287-7658
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
Reel Street Eats	San Diego CA	619-558-9114
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
Chosen Foods	San Diego CA	877-674-2244
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Burning Beard	El Cajon CA	619-884-4716
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Crab Hut	San Diego CA	858-860-5225
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Hilton Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-543-9000
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Shorehouse Kitchen	La Jolla CA	858-459-3300
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Brigantine Corp	San Diego CA	858-926-9644
Himitsu	La Jolla CA	858-345-0220
Dija Mara 2021	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
Volcano Rabbit	San Diego CA	619-232-8226
Rare Society	San Diego CA	619-501-6404
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
Saffron Thai LLC	San Diego CA	619-574-7737
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Monello	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Craft House Sky Deck	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
Park Commons Sorrento Valley	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Cantina Mayahuel	San Diego CA	619-283-6292
Camino Riviera	San Diego CA	619-685-3881
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Eats by Sam	San Diego CA
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar	San Diego CA	619-840-7000
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Sovereign Thai Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-887-2000
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-944-1631
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Zinque	San Diego CA	559-281-2485
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Trust Restaurant (Bar)	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Craft House	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-663-9916
Pizza Kaiju LLC	San Diego CA	619-240-2716
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
Luke Holwerda	San Diego CA	616-885-0141
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-306-8963
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Bound Coffee	Oceanside CA	760-805-3505
Cueva Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-6612
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-886-7561
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Urbana Mexican Gastronomy	San Diego CA	949-413-3352
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Palmys	San Diego CA	858-886-7111
The Go Go Truck	San Diego CA	401-837-1740
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Red Fresno Chile Peppers. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Cooking on the Weekends		Roasted Red Fresno Pepper Pesto
The Food in my Beard		Casaba Melon and Mint Salsa
Tarladalal		Fresh Sriracha
Tadaka Pasta		Sweet Little Jar of Red Hot Stuff â€“ Pepper Jelly
Pineapple & Coconut		Spicy Chili Pepper Mango Margarita
Indian Simmer		Pickled Red Chili Peppers
Edible Terrain		Mint + Fresno Chile Broccoli Salad

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