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Peppers/Chiles

FRESNO RED

Also known as a chile caribe or chile cera. Tapers to a rounded end and measures about 2 inches long and between 1 to 1 I/4 inches in diameter. A wax-type chile, thick fleshed, sweet, and hot. Usually only available in the fall. It is sometimes mistaken for a red jalapeno, although the two are different varieties and the Fresno is broader at the shoulders, as well as hotter. Excellent in salsas, ceviches, stuffings, breads, and pickled (en escabeche) They can also be roasted and blended into sauces.