Serrano pepper
| Serrano pepper | |
|---|---|
Serrano pepper plant with red and green fruits | |
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Puebla and Hidalgo Mexico |
| Heat | Hot |
| Scoville scale | 10,000–25,000 SHU |
The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a type of chili pepper that originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo. The Scoville rating of the serrano pepper is 10,000 to 25,000. The name of the pepper is a reference to the mountains (sierras) of these regions. The pepper is commonly used to make hot sauces.