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Picking Peppers
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Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but we think he might have missed a few! Along with the classics like jalapeño, habanero, Anaheim, and a rainbow of bell peppers, our Produce Department stocks a wide variety of peppers for you to pick, including some of these sweet and spicy favorites!
Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but we think he might have missed a few! Along with the classics like jalapeño, habanero, Anaheim, and a rainbow of bell peppers, our Produce Department stocks a wide variety of peppers for you to pick, including some of these sweet and spicy favorites!
Organic Shishito Peppers: Originally from Japan, shishito peppers are slender, light green peppers up to 4 inches long. Mildly spicy (usually!) with grassy and citrus notes, these peppers take on a smoky, peppery flavor when cooked. Try them grilled, sautéed, or tempura fried to bring out their fantastic flavor.
Get cooking with our recipe for Shishito Pepper with Garlic & Cumin!
Poblano: Also known as pasilla peppers, poblano peppers are originally from Mexico and are available year-round. These peppers have complex flavors ranging from mild to medium heat and smoky, savory flavors that develop when cooked. Try them fire-roasted or stuffed with cheese, meat, and more!
Get cooking with our recipe for Fish Tacos with Avocado & Roasted Poblano Salsa!
Serrano: These small, slender peppers are known for their thick flesh with high-acid spiciness. Ranging from dark green to bright red, these peppers are frequently used raw (in salsa, guacamole, etc.) or cooked (roasted, smoked, etc.). Pair with tomatillos, tomatoes, corn, and Mexican-style cheeses for a fiesta feast!
Get cooking with our recipe for Curtido!
Organic Sweet Mini Peppers: Sweet on sweet peppers? Don’t miss these petite tri-colored peppers in bright yellow, red, and orange. Naturally high in Vitamin C, these peppers are great for snacking on raw, chopping up for a salad, grilling on the barbecue, or however else you can think to eat them!
Get cooking with our recipe for Farfalle Pasta Salad!
Article originally published in August of 2016 and updated in July of 2026.
