Varieties
Scoville units – measure of the hotness of a chilli pepper. Higher means hotter.
Anaheim: 100-10,000
Ancho: 1,000-1,500.
Cascabel: 3,000.
Cayenne: 30,000-50,000.
Cherry: 0-3,500.
Chile de arbol: 25, 000.
Chipotle: 10,000.
Guajillo: 3,000.
Habanero: 200,000-300,000.
Jalapeno: 2,500-5,000.
Pasilla: 2,500.
Poblano: 1,000-1,500.
Serrano: 10,000-23,000.
Availability
Year-round
Shopping
Chili peppers should be well shaped, firm, and glossy. Their skin should be taut and unwrinkled, and their stems fresh and green. Avoid soft or sunken areas, slashes or black spots. Except for jalapenos, avoid cracks.
Storage
Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate up to three weeks. Do not store them in a plastic bag.
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