Hidalgo Serrano
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- Origin
- Mexico, Hidalgo
- Scoville Heat Units
- 10 000 - 20 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Peppery
- Color
- Green to red
- Shape
- Long and tapered
Description
The Hidalgo Serrano is a variety of the classic Serrano pepper from the mountainous regions of Hidalgo and Puebla in Mexico, one of the country's most widely used fresh chilies. Its slender, long pods ripen from bright green to red with a clean, bright heat noticeably sharper than the Jalapeño and a fresh, slightly fruity flavor. Used extensively in Mexican cooking for fresh salsas, guacamole, and pico de gallo, it is prized for its crisp heat that delivers immediate impact without lingering too long.