Posted on 07/01/2023 8:06:10 PM PDT by Yardstick
Serranos and thai peppers it is!
IMO, jalapenos are about as pointless as poblanos. Serranos seem to provide decent heat.
I want non-GMO, gluten free Jalapenos...
Best to find a variety you like and grow your own. It’s one of the easiest things to grow yourself.
I have noticed and wondered why.
Most reasonable explanation I have heard. Salsa and other companies want consistency in their products. Eliminate variations is key
In other words expand the market for jalapeno peppers to those who don’t like jalapeno peppers by making them not jalapeno peppers. Have we looked overseas for potential markets for shit food like this - Britain perhaps.
I like the flavor of jalapeños, as long as they’re spicy. There’s just no point to them otherwise. I also like habaneros but often they’re just a little too spicy for me. I need something in the Goldilocks zone.
I grow mine from seed and they’re pretty ferocious.
I have enough frozen pepperz from last year to last until this year’s crop is ready.
Is it because of racism? It’s racism right??
Nonsense. There are a lot of factors that make a jalapeno hot. Ever notice some jalapenos have black skin coloring? Know why? These guys had more sun and developed that color and are hotter.
Most jalapenos are grown in Mexico. Growers have variety, season, and other factors to consider. More sun, more heat, and if it’s not hot enough, try serrano.
Lastly, jalapenos are one of the most dollar return crops per acre.All green peppers eventually turn red in time, making them even hotter.Touche.
I’m waiting for some Botanist to cross Jalapeno Peppers with Green Bell Peppers. Two flavors or sensations and all for one price.
I have migrated to serrano peppers for heat and kick and jalapeños for texture and a little flavor.
Just remember, no matter what the hot pepper, slice a piece off of each pepper and eat the raw slice and then do your heat calculations.
Also, get a map and draw a line from Midland to New Orleans.
People that live north of the line are not going to be able to handle food with hot peppers.
Good article. Is there ANYTHING corporate America cannot screw up?
When young I loved the hot Jalapenos. As an old man they give me grief. I thus do eat the mild Jalapenos. If I need a little extra heat some finely diced serranos do the trick or even Tabasco.
That is easy. I grew some thai red peppers and some bell peppers. The were very close to each other. The bees cross pollinated them. Those were some very hot bell peppers.
Tip here: Wash your hands before taking a leak after handling those hot peppers. ouch.
Interesting trivia. Those Red Thai peppers originated in Mexico, as do all chilis. Spanish and Portuguese traders spread them around the world.
These have to be American jalapeños we are talking about here. I get mine from a Mexican grocery chain here in Phoenix and they big huge jalapeños and are consistently the hottest jalapeños I have ever had. One of them makes a batch of salsa too hot for most people.
yes, i’ve noticed and wondered why. I’ve been adding serrannos to get more heat. (fyi: i was in a non-tourist town two weeks ago in MX, and I was asked by the cook if I wanted a grilled serrano. Yes, I did it, and the folks along the counter gave me a thumbs up. It made me sweat a bit. Great town: Compostela
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