Page 19 - North Haven Magazine Issue 14 Summer 2020

gloves when handling hot peppers and avoid touching your eyes. If you enjoy some heat, but
want to tone it down a bit, remove and discard the white ribs and seeds. Dairy, such as milk or
yogurt, will help control the spicy heat in hot peppers. Wash hands in whole milk or yogurt if
they sting from touching peppers. Hot peppers are often used in chilies, salsa, pizza, sauces, etc.

This chart will help you identify some popular peppers, their heat level, and some typical uses.

Type Heat Level (Scoville Units) Color Uses
Salads, Stuff, Grill, Roast,
Bell Pepper 0 Many colors & blends Sandwiches, Add to dishes
Mini Bells 0 Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple Snack, Dips, Salads, Stuff
Cubanelle 100-1,000 Light greenish-yellow Fry, Roast, Sandwiches
Banana 0-500 Yellow Pickled, Sandwiches
Cherry (Pimento) 100-500 Red Canned, Sandwiches, Add to dishes
Poblano 1,000-1,500 Dark green to dark red/brown Stuff, Roast, Grill, Saute
Jalapeno 2,500-8,000 Dark green to red, blends Guacamole, Stir fry, Grill, Roast
Fresno 2,500-10,000 Green to red Ceviche, Salsa, Dips
Serrano 10,000-23,000 Green to red Salad, Salsa, Chili
Thai 50,000-100,000 Red Soups, Stews
Peppers are in season and readily available now, so visit your local farm market for produce (for local organic peppers, go to Frankie
Muzio’s Fruits and Vegetables) and check out some new recipes! If you want tips for your own garden, contact Daytime Gardeners at
203-239-1557.

NorthHavenMag.com 19