Melissa's Dried Pequin Chiles, 3 bags (1/2 oz)

Pequins are small, oval shaped chiles with tapered ends, and an orange-red color. They often grow wild in the mountains of Mexico. 1/2 inch in length and only 1/4 of an inch wide, this tiny chile is very hot, with sweet and citrus undertones. On the heat scale, Pequins rank an 8.5. Scoville heat units 40,000 - 50,000. Use Pequins to heat up Pasta Diablo, with shrimp or lobster. If you love hot chili, salsa and stews, this is the chile for you.