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The poblano pepper is one of the most popular peppers in Mexico. Dark green in color, it measures 9 to 15 cm long and almost 4 cm in diameter. Its level of heat varies between medium and strong. The poblano is always used cooked or grilled and never eaten fresh. Once grilled, the pepper develops smoky and earthy notes. When the pepper is very hot, the seeds are removed. Poblano is used in many spicy recipes.
The poblano pepper on the Scoville scale
The poblano pepper remains relatively mild and only ranks at level 3 on the Scoville scale or 1000 to 1500 Scoville units.
The origin of the poblano pepper
The poblano pepper is cultivated in Mexico in the province of Puebla and around Mexico City. But it has become so popular that it can be found throughout Central and South America, as well as in the USA.
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