Many pepper articles begin with Scoville numbers because heat is easy to measure. Chilhuacle rojo presents a different challenge. The pepper is known less for
Many pepper articles focus on the pepper plant. Meco requires a different approach because meco is not a separate pepper species or a separate pepper
Many peppers become famous in the form in which they are harvested. Jalapeños are known as jalapeños. Serranos remain serranos. Mirasol occupies a different position
Mexican peppers are often grouped into simple categories. Some are known for heat. Some are known for drying. Some are known for sauces. Puya occupies
Most peppers are identified by appearance, heat level, or color. Cascabel has a different claim to recognition. Shake a dried cascabel pepper and it often
Many people recognize chipotle. Far fewer recognize morita. This is unusual because morita is one of the forms through which chipotle enters Mexican and Mexican-American
Most peppers are identified by species, variety, shape, color, or heat level. Chipotle is unusual because it is identified by a process. A chipotle begins
Many peppers are known for a single identity. A jalapeño is a jalapeño. A serrano is a serrano. Poblano occupies a more complicated position because
Many peppers are discussed as fresh vegetables. Guajillo is usually discussed as a dried ingredient. That distinction is important because it explains why guajillo occupies
Many peppers are recognized in the form in which they are harvested. Jalapeños remain jalapeños. Serranos remain serranos. The ancho pepper begins life as something
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