Padrón Peppers are Spanish tapas essential from Padrón, Galicia. Rating 500-2,500 SHU, most are mild but famous unpredictability means about 1 in 10 packs surprising heat. Traditionally blistered in hot olive oil and served with coarse sea salt. The gambling aspect makes them fun party food. Harvest young (2-3 inches) for traditional preparation. If left to grow larger and ripen to red, all become hot. The mild peppery flavor with occasional kick is addictive. Essential Spanish tapa that’s become trendy worldwide.

Mostly mild, 1 in 10 hot

Blistered with sea salt - tapas essential