Jalapenos

  • Jalapenos are a variety of spicy Chili Pepper native to Mexico. Though they can be used in a variety of dishes, popular uses for jalapenos are on hot dogs, nachos and hamburgers.
  • Jalapeno History

    The jalapeno is named after the town Xalapa, Veracruz where the pepper was traditionally grown. It is known by several different names in Mexico, including cuaresmeños, huachinangos and chiles gordos.
  • Link to Salmonella

    Following an investigation into the largest food borne illness outbreak in over a decade, jalapeno peppers were named as one of the possible sources of salmonella poisoning that caused over 1,250 Americans and Canadians to fall ill in 2008.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/22/us/22salmonella.html
  • Jalapeno Serving Suggestions

    1. Sliced jalapenos can be cooked with foods such as nachos, burritos, and enchiladas, or added as a garnish after cooking.
    2. Most of the heat is in the seeds and the fibers, so clean and discard the insides of the jalapeno for a milder taste.http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tip_how_to_check_for_the_hotness_of_jalapenos/

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