Smoked Red Serrano Chile Powder, Capsicum annuum, is a medium-heat chile powder that measures 8,000-18,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It also called serrano powder, serrano pepper powder, red serrano, serrano pepper spice, red serrano chili, or ground serrano chili.

The serrano pepper is one of the most commonly used chiles in Mexican cooking, in line only behind the jalapeno. They are frequently cooked with when green and fresh. This chile powder is from fully ripened serranos which are smoked after ripening, and deliver a well-rounded chile flavor with more heat and a brighter top notes than a chipotle. 

Smoked Red Serrano Chile Powder is popular with: 

• bar and grill, brewpub, barbecue, and seafood restaurants;
• seasoning companies;
• manufacturers of sauces, vegan cheese, chips and tortillas, and health and wellness products;
• independent spice shops; 
• catering companies; and 
• breweries

Flavor Profile

Smoked Red Serrano Chile Powder has a smoky, spicy, and crisp fruit flavor with citrus undertones.

Heat Level

Smoked Red Serrano Chile Powder measures 8,000-18,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). 

How To Use

Smoked Red Serrano Chile Powder is most commonly used to make authentic Mexican spicy sauces. It also pairs well with mango so enjoy some in Tropical Mango Salsa. Stir it in to the seasoning mix for extra-spicy Chili Enchiladas. Or use it to make kicky Pork Burritos, Chicken Tinga, or Beef Fajitas. 

For an unexpected twist, you can also try this in recipes that call for ground cayenne, like Ketchup or Homemade Hummus. 

Smoked Red Serrano Chile Powder goes well with garlic, onions, cilantro, pineapple, mango, chocolate, epazote, cumin, coriander, lime, orange, tomatoes, and corn.

Use Smoked Red Serrano Chile Powder when making salsa, dressings, ketchup, hummus, chicken, pork, beef, dips, rice, and cheese dishes