Quote:
Originally Posted by B. Server
On Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:15:00 -0400, 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.)
I suspect that "Fresno" is a good bet, but the geniouses at Texas A&M,
(never too clear on a concept), have birthed a gutless Jalapeno, for
those who like the flavor of alfalfa without the heat. I don't know
how widely distributed it is, but for me it is one more reason to
avoid storebought Jalapenos in favor of serranos. |
Great post. I hear you. The store stuff, ya just never know. We have a nice little Meximart by us that I'll go to, or an Amish auction where you can get a 3 lb box of many pepper varieties for 2 bucks, including: habanero, jalapeno, bell, huungarian wax, etc. Still, it's too cool and too short a growing season in WI to grow chiltecpin (chile del monte)...my favorite.