About Cascabel Pepper
Cascabel (meaning ‘rattle’ or ‘jingle bell’) is named for rattling sound dried seeds make inside. Rating 1,500-2,500 SHU offers mild heat. These round peppers develop nutty, smoky flavor when dried. The rattling sound is distinctive. Essential in certain Mexican salsas and stews. Flavor is more about nuttiness than heat. Often toasted to enhance flavor. The round shape is characteristic. Popular in Central Mexican cuisine. The name perfectly describes sound. Both functional and fun pepper.
Flavor profile
Mild with nutty flavor
In the kitchen
Mexican salsas, stews, rattle sound when shaken
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 80-90 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
Sources
- Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)
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