🌶️ Pepper Field Guide

Fresno vs Serrano

FresnoSerrano
Scoville (SHU)2,500–10,000 SHU10,000–25,000 SHU
Heat tierMediumHot
Fresh or driedfreshfresh
FlavorBright and fruity like a riper, slightly hotter jalapeño, turning smoky-sweet as it ripens green to red.Bright, crisp and grassy — sharper and hotter than a jalapeño.
Best forfresh salsa, hot saucefresh salsa, pico de gallo
Top substituteserranojalapeno

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