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Default What are these chilies?

George M. Middius wrote:
> I saw some scarlet-red peppers in the store the size and shape of
> jalapenos. I bought some, hoping they were the fully ripe version. But
> they're not. They are fainter in flavor than jalapenos, and they pack
> less heat. Anybody know what they are? (No, Shelley, the bin was not
> labeled.)
>


Sounds like Red Fresno, except those are supposed to be a little hotter
than jalapeņos. Were they pointier than jalapeņos but otherwise looked
the same?

Bob