Red Fresno Chile Peppers
Estimated Inventory, 10 lbs : 38.17
This item was last sold on : 04/09/26
Description/Taste
Red Fresno chile peppers are small, slightly curved to straight pods, averaging 5 to 7 centimeters in length, and have a conical shape that tapers to a rounded point on the non-stem end. The semi-thin skin is smooth, firm, and waxy with a glossy sheen, ripening from green to bright red when mature. Underneath the skin, the flesh is crisp, aqueous, and pale red or green, depending on maturity, encasing a central cavity with thin membranes and round, flat, cream-colored seeds. Red Fresno chile peppers have an earthy and fruity flavor with a moderate to hot level of heat. When cooked, the peppers develop a smoky, sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Red Fresno chile peppers are available in the late summer through fall.
Current Facts
Red Fresno chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are the mature versions of the culinary pepper that belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Considered to be a moderately hot variety, Red Fresno chile peppers range 2,500 to 8,000 SHU on the Scoville scale and are often mistaken for a red jalapeno due to its similarity in heat and appearance. Red Fresno chile peppers are increasing in popularity as a canning pepper, but when canned or bottled, they are often labeled, "hot chile peppers," leaving no reference to variety. The peppers are also receiving notoriety at fresh markets as a culinary pepper. Chefs are seeking out the sweet, fruity, and spicy pepper and are using its flavor in a wide variety of culinary applications, especially in Mexican, Asian, and American cuisine.
Nutritional Value
Red Fresno chile peppers contain vitamins A and B, which have been shown to help reduce triglyceride levels and to help control blood sugar after meals. The peppers also contain capsaicin, which is a chemical compound that triggers pain receptors in our body to feel the sensation of burning. Capsaicin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and causes the body to release endorphins to counteract the perceived pain.
Applications
Red Fresno chile peppers are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as grilling, roasting, baking, and sautéing. When fresh, the peppers can be diced into salsas and relishes, minced into marinades and dips such as pesto, or roughly chopped and mixed into ceviche. Red Fresno chile peppers can also be cooked down into hot sauces, pureed into sauces such as romesco or rojo cream, tossed into soups, stews, and curries, fire-roasted and stuffed, or charred over an open flame. The peppers develop a smoky flavor when cooked and are a popular topping over tostadas, tacos, pizza, burgers, sausages, and hot dogs. They can also be pickled for extended use or used as a substitute in recipes calling for serrano or jalapeno peppers. Red Fresno chile peppers pair well with barbecued meats, pancetta, seafood, potatoes, polenta, chickpeas, queso fresco, parmesan, cucumbers, lime juice, and red onion. The fresh peppers will keep up to one week when stored whole and unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Fresno chile peppers have become a popular culinary variety among restaurants in the United States and are often considered a “gateway pepper” that provides spice and flavor without overwhelming a dish in heat. Not only used as toppings on pizza, salad bowls, and stir-fries, Red Fresno chile peppers are also being used in cocktails to add a fiery heat to margaritas, juleps, palomas, and tequila-based drinks. The peppers are being infused into simple syrups with ingredients such as rosemary, honey, ginger, and mint, soaked directly into the alcohol for added spice, or are chopped and stirred into the drink as a crisp, fresh, edible element. In addition to earning its place in the culinary scene, a variety of the Red Fresno chile known as the Flaming Flare became an All-American Selections winner in 2015, highly tested and regarded for its ease of growth in home gardens.
Geography/History
Red Fresno chile peppers were developed on a farm near Clovis, California and were released for commercial cultivation by Clarence Brown Hamlin in 1952. Hamlin, known by many as “Brownie,” developed the variety through multiple, selective breeding experiments and named the chile Fresno in honor of his home county Fresno, California. Though not highly marketed when initially released, Red Fresno chile peppers have been heavily marketed in the last decade, increasing sales and its reputation as a culinary pepper. Today Red Fresno chile peppers are grown throughout California, specifically in the San Joaquin Valley, and are also grown in Mexico. The peppers can be found at specialty grocers, farmers markets, and through online seed catalogs for home garden use.
Featured Restaurants
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