Jalapeno: Discover what Jalapeno is

Discover what Jalapeno is, how it tastes, where it comes from, and how to try it – with photos and easy-to-understand info. Learn about jalapeño peppers, their ripening process, heat levels, and how to use them in various dishes. Find out how to store, freeze, dry, and pickle them, and get a recipe for tangy pickled jalapeños. Explore 7 incredible health benefits of jalapeños, from boosting metabolism and heart health to fighting infections and pain relief with these spicy peppers. Fresh sliced jalapeño The jalapeño is a type of Mexican pepper. It is a form of the Chili pepper. It is pronounced hala-PAYN-nyo or hala-PEE-nyo. It is named after the city of Xalapa, which is the capital of the Mexican state of Veracruz. A chipotle is a smoked, dried jalapeño. The jalapeño is a reasonably spicy pepper, rated at between 2,500 and 8,000 scoville. It is commonly sold in Mexico, and the southern United States, where it is used for cooking. Jalapeños production is for about ...