What's hotter: a jalapeno pepper or a serrano pepper?

Answer by  emtrobstu (233)

Definitely a serrano pepper. There is a unit of measurement to determine the "hotness" of different spices. It's called the Scoville measurement. A jalapeno peppers can measures anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000 Scoville units. A serrano pepper measures anywhere from 10,000 to 23,000 Scoville units.

Answer by  StuffIThinkAndSay (57)

Although jalapeno peppers have the reputation of being one hot little number, serrano peppers are just a tad hotter. In this case, pick the one that you think tastes better!

Answer by  altos (224)

Serrano. Serrano measures 25,000 on the Scoville Heat Scale, whereas jalapenos get a measly 5,000.

Answer by  cupcake (360)

The serano pepper is hotter than the jalapeno pepper. You can check online for lists of all pepper strengths. There are some just too hot to eat.