Serrano pepper

Serrano pepper
Serrano pepper plant with red and green fruits
SpeciesCapsicum annuum
OriginPuebla and Hidalgo Mexico
Heat Hot
Scoville scale10,000–25,000 SHU

The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a type of chili pepper that originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo.[1] The Scoville rating of the serrano pepper is 10,000 to 25,000.[2] The name of the pepper is a reference to the mountains (sierras) of these regions.[1] The pepper is commonly used to make hot sauces.[3][4]

  1. ^ a b DeWitt, Dave; Paul W. Boslund (2009). The Complete Chile Pepper Book: A Gardener's Guide to Choosing, Growing, Preserving, and Cooking. Timber Press. p. 64. ISBN 978-0-88192-920-1.
  2. ^ "Types of hot peppers". Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Hultquist, Mike (October 18, 2017). "icy Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe". Chili Pepper Madness. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  4. ^ Rachiele, Jon (April 12, 2018). "Serrano Hot Sauce". Allrecipes. Retrieved January 7, 2024.