Pequin (or piqúin) peppers are tiny, fiery, and highly aromatic chili peppers, roughly 1/2 to 1 inch long, native to Mexico and the Southwestern U.S. Known for a 30,000–60,000 Scoville Heat Unit rating, they are 3 to 8 times hotter than jalapeños, featuring a complex, smoky, and nutty flavor. These wild peppers are often used dried in salsas, soups, and sauces
Pequin (or piqúin) peppers are tiny, fiery, and highly aromatic chili peppers, roughly 1/2 to 1 inch long, native to Mexico and the Southwestern U.S. Known for a 30,000–60,000 Scoville Heat Unit rating, they are 3 to 8 times hotter than jalapeños, featuring a complex, smoky, and nutty flavor. These wild peppers are often used dried in salsas, soups, and sauces
