Jalapeņo
Peppers
Jalapeño pepper has become quite popular over the last several
years. The flavor differs from hot red pepper in the same way sweet red
and green bell peppers differ. The heat level is also different. Jalapeņo
pepper powder is hotter than cayenne, but the heat leaves your mouth sooner.
The heat of jalapeņo pepper is extremely temperature sensitive, dissipating
faster than the heat of red pepper, so add toward the end of cooking and
store in the refrigerator. Use crushed jalapeņo like crushed red pepper:
sprinkle on pizza, tacos and spaghetti. The powder works well for adding
flavor and heat to meats, vegetables, chili or sauces. It can be used like
black pepper and put in a shaker on the table for those who want extra heat
in their own dish.
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