How hot is the Serrano Fire?

The Serrano Fire measures 10,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Serrano Fire

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A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–25,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). From Mexico. Credited to Puebla/Hidalgo, Mexico.

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NameSerrano Fire

Alternative Name(s)Chile Serrano Fire

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-5-050RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Puebla/Hidalgo, Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–25,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). From Mexico. Credited to Puebla/Hidalgo, Mexico.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026