Scoville scale 30,000–60,000 SHU Higher classification Sweet and chili peppers | Heat Very hot Scientific name Capsicum annuum 'Pequin' | |
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Similar Chile de árbol, Guajillo chili, Pasilla, Serrano pepper, Habanero | ||
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Pequin (or Piquin) pepper (pronunciation: pee/puh-KEEN) is a hot chili pepper cultivar commonly used as a spice. Taxonomically, it is classified within variety glabriusculum of the species Capsicum annuum.
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Pequin has a compact habit growing typically 0.3–0.6 meters tall, with bright green, ovate leaves and small berries that rarely exceed 2 cm in length. Like most chilies, the berries start out green, ripening to brilliant red at maturity. Pequin peppers are very hot, often 13–40 times hotter than jalapeños on the Scoville scale (60,000 to 100,000 Units). Flavor is described as citrusy, smoky (if dried with wood smoke), and nutty.
Common uses include pickling, salsas and sauces, soups, and vinegars. The Cholula brand hot sauce lists piquin peppers and arbol peppers among its ingredients.
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