Which Chili Is Hotter: Red or Green?

You’ve probably noticed that there are lots of different types of peppers at the grocery store, many of them either red or green. You might think that red ones are hotter than green ones: After all, red is the color of hot things, like fire or lava. But the truth is that you can’t always count on the color to tell you which ones are hot. Sure, a chipotle pepper is spicier than a banana pepper, but it’s also true that a green jalapeno is way hotter than a red peppadew. The truth about pepper colors is that a green pepper of any kind will usually ripen into a red one if you leave it on the plant long enough. When peppers ripen and turn red, they get a little sweeter, but that doesn’t mean that they still can’t pack a punch! So before you pick a peck of peppers for your next chili, read up on the different varieties of peppers there are. The type of pepper will tell you a lot more about how hot it is than its color.

Chuck 'The Chili Guy' Miller
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Hey I'm Chuck "The Chili Guy" Miller. Chili is my passion so I have expertly crafted my list of tried and true award worthy chili recipes that will warm your soul. My gift to you from one chili connoisseur to another. - Chuck

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