Medium
Jalapeño
The most popular pepper in North America, jalapeños are versatile, moderately hot, and have a bright, grassy flavor. Perfect for beginners and experts alike.
Scoville Heat Units
2,500to8,000SHU
Flavor Notes
grassybrightslightly sweet
Best Uses
freshpickledroastedstuffed
Cuisine Types
mexicantex-mexamerican
Quick Facts
- Color
- green-red
- Availability
- common
- Season
- year-round
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