Serrano vs Jalapeno: Heat, Flavor, and Best Uses
Serrano and jalapeno peppers are both Capsicum annuum, but serranos are usually smaller, thinner-walled, and about two to three times hotter than jalapeños. Jalapeños typically measure 2,500-8,000 Scoville heat units (SHU), while serranos measure about 10,000-23,000 SHU, making jalapeños better for stuffing and serranos better for intensely flavored salsas. Key Facts at a Glance What […]