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January 27, 2005
Serrano Peppers
Serrano peppers are hot peppers.
The serrano is a prolific variety, producing thin-skinned, cone- or club-shaped fruits. The plant grows up to three feet in height and has distinctive short fuzzy leaves. Its erect finger-sized chilies grow in clusters, are fully mature at 75 to 90 days and have quite a heat range from 7,000 to 25,000 Scoville Units. They are the hottest pepper commonly available in the United States.
Storing:
Store unwashed peppers in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Peppers will store for approximately 1 week. Use immediately if any discoloration or softening occurs.
If you’re just swamped with peppers, you can clean them, cut them in half, remove the seeds and ribs, and freeze them for a year.
Preparation:
Wash well in cool water.
Qualities to Shop For:
Firmness
Smooth Skin
Free from defects such as wrinkles, cracks, decay, bruising, etc.
Solid color
Suggested Uses for Peppers:
Salsas
Table Sauces (ex: guacomole, relishes)
Chili
Armenian, Chinese, Mexican cooking
Pickling
Freezing
Posted by Kelli Little at January 27, 2005 04:19 PM