Saw red and green jalapenos at the farmers market today. What the difference?

[sandi-in-hawaii]

I always thought japapenos were green!

 

[patbastrop]

They smoke the red ones to make chilpotle peppers, that's the only thing I can think of!

 

[steve2-in-la]

Red jalape

 

[michael-in-phoenix]

Red jalapenos tend to be a little sweeter, but still hot. Steve's on the money.

 

[michael-in-phoenix]

I prefer to use the red ones for poppers. I like the sweetness. Raw green ones...

...can taste harsh in an under-ripe sorta way.

Marinated, I like 'em either way.

Michael

 

[tess]

Question - I have some green ones that went red sitting on the counter

does that make them sweeter or do they have to turn red on the vines?

Thanks
Tess

 

[steve2-in-la]

Since the color change indicates ripeness, I'm gonna guess "yes."