Jalapeño Chili Powder

This popular pepper is used throughout Central and North America for its bell pepper flavor and medium heat. The heat actually varies based on the season and how long the pepper ages on the vine. When fresh the jalapeño is popular in dips, salsas, cocktails, chiles, and numerous recipes. The powdered version if often used in rubs for pork or winter squash. In Tex-Mex cuisines jalapeños are often mixed into ground beef with a bit of shredded cheese such as cheddar or cotija for jalapeño burgers.