The Jalapeno is one of the most famous chili peppers. Most Jalapenos are mild, but there are much hotter species. This chili is named after the Mexican city of Jalapa. In Mexico, they call the Jalapeno a Cuaresmenos. The thick fruitwall is difficult to dry and so they are, when ripe, often dried and smoked over hardwood. This product is called chipotle. The jalapeno has a unique flavor. The commercially grown jalapeno is often canned or pickled. The jalapenos can be used fresh in salsas or cut into rings for nachos and is also delicious in soups, stews and pizza. They are often stuffed with meat or cheese. The Jalapeno Orange is good to eat when it's still orange and will be a little sweeter when they turn red when mature.

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