Serrano Pepper Recipes
The temps are hot and the peppers are ripening in the garden. We have a few bell pepper plants this summer and one jalapeño plant (because I’m dying to pickle some)! As we get more familiar with summer gardening, I’m scoping out fun to recipes to save. These serrano pepper recipes are my first go round.
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Serrano Pepper Recipes
It’s funny to think of sweet bell peppers as being in the same family as the killer spicy peppers too, but they are! While not universally true, the smaller (thinner and shorter) the pepper, the more punch it has.
So a big poblano pepper has a bit more heat than a bell pepper. Then a jalapeño. Then a serrano…
Serrano pepper vs jalapeno
Serrano peppers and jalapeño peppers are often confused – until the heat hits. Both peppers are often sold in their green form – it’s least spicy form. They’re actually fully ripe when they turn red! Serrano peppers are usually thinner and a bit shorter but 2-4x spicier!
Are serrano peppers hotter than jalapeño?
Yes! Could you substitute serrano peppers for jalapeños? Yes, but you’ll want to cut the amount way back to adjust for the much higher heat level.
Spicy peppers can be made mild by removing the seeds and veins. You can also rinse them in water and or vinegar to dilute the heat. And remember that not all peppers are created equally – some pack more punch than others.
serrano peppers substitute
Just like above, jalapeños could be used in place of serrano. They are less spicy, so if you want that kick, you’ll want to adjust the mount by 2-4x as many jalapeños.
Serrano Pepper Recipes…
Try this as a breakfast ceviche on toast!!
This would be perfect with Mexican shredded beef. Made in the crockpot, it’s so yummy. Enjoy these together in tacos or on nachos!
Add this to your salad dressing repertoire and put it on the list for the best salad toppings!
Need a sip to calm the heat from these recipes? Try a flavored lemonade or one of these summer mocktails, including this ginger beer mocktail!
More seasonal produce lists and recipes:
Summer Recipes – broken down by ingredient
Fall Fruits (and vegetables)
SERRANO PEPPER RECIPES
Ingredients
- serrano peppers
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Follow instructions on individual recipes.
- Enjoy!!
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