Pepper Types

Know Your Ingredients: Chili Peppers

May 2, 2013

Cubanelles

Pepper Types

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by Susannah Chen 1

Cubanelles

0 to 100 Scoville units

Also known as cuban peppers or ají cubanela, cubanelles are about as fiery as bell peppers and have a sweet flavor. They are long, tapered, and glossy, with a thick skin that is pale green when picked but red when ripe. They're popular in Puerto Rican cuisine, and are also added to salads, sandwiches, and casseroles.

2 / 13

by Susannah Chen 1

Cubanelles

0 to 100 Scoville units

Also known as cuban peppers or ají cubanela, cubanelles are about as fiery as bell peppers and have a sweet flavor. They are long, tapered, and glossy, with a thick skin that is pale green when picked but red when ripe. They're popular in Puerto Rican cuisine, and are also added to salads, sandwiches, and casseroles.

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1 Comment

TiVo 2 years 3 weeks

Thanks for the info! I usually get jalapenos, but they're just not quite hot enough to spice up my chili and fajita dishes. However, all the other peppers look so scarry.