Independence Day (July 4, 2023)

Ripening mariachis. Mariachi peppers are moderately pungent, with Scoville readings in the 500 to 600 range when grown under non-stressful conditions. Add stress, such as extremely hot weather or overly dry soil, and Scoville readings may rocket to 1500 or 2000. Thinking that heat dome might have zoomed these into the hotter range. 

 Jalapeño peppers: Green and red jalapeños are crowd-favorite spicy snacks. If you're preparing to enjoy these Mexican peppers, you can expect a Scoville heat ranking of 2,500-8,000. We love to add them to chicken and cauliflower rice. First we saute them with garlic and onions.