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[15,000-30,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Slender Mexican pepper, smoky and earthy flavor, keeps its red color when dried.
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Dried Chile de Arbol is a Mexican pepper whose name means "tree chili", referring to its woody stem; it is also known as "bird's beak" chile for the slender, curved shape of its pods.
plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, produces thin pods 5-7.5 cm long, turning from green to bright red at maturity and keeping a vivid color even once dried.
sowing takes place between February and March in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts; fruits ripen in about 90-95 days from transplant.
growing requires well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, and full sun exposure; the plant tolerates heat and moderate drought well once established.
pods should be picked once fully red and can be dried whole in the sun or in a dehydrator, keeping the vivid color typically used also for decoration and wreaths (ristras).
as with other peppers, waterlogging that favors root rot must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids and spider mites, especially under protected cultivation.
Chile de Arbol has a heat level between 15,000 and 30,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, about six times hotter than a jalapeño. The flavor is clean and sharp, with smoky, earthy and slightly nutty notes, perfect for sauces, marinades and infused oils.
dried and rich in capsaicin, responsible for its heat, Chile de Arbol also contains good amounts of carotenoids that give it its intense red color.