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Medium

Tabasco pepper

Tabasco pepper is a Mexican Capsicum frutescens with upright, juicy pods and a bright, punchy heat. It is most closely associated with Tabasco sauce, but the pepper also works well in vinegars and other sharp, fermented condiments.

Scoville 30,000 SHU to 50,000 SHU
Origin

Tabasco, Mexico

World map highlighting Tabasco, Mexico
Flavor

Tasting notes

Sharp, juicy, and punchy

Uses

Best known for

tabasco saucefollowed by peppered vinegar
Colors

Common ripening colors

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