The peppers turn bright red upon maturity, and they do have some heat, measuring in at 2,500-5,000 Scoville Heat Units. Learn more about the Scoville Scale Here. This makes them roughly the same heat level as an average jalapeno pepper. The pods are quite wrinkly, though they are outstanding to cook with, having both a nice level of heat and a wonderfully fruity flavor, with thick enough walls to provide some substance to whatever you’re cooking.
Are Cow Horn Peppers the same as Cayenne Peppers?
While they are similar in appearance, cow horn peppers are not actually cayenne peppers, even though they are often referred to as such. In reality, cow horn peppers are much larger and not quite as hot. While they are both Capsicum Annuum, they are otherwise not related. You can use them as part of the Cajun Holy Trinity (onions, celery and peppers) to start any sort of meal, such as Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. Cow horns make great chili powders, so you can dehydrate them then grind them into a powder that you cause for just about anything. See How to Dehydrate Chili Peppers to Make Chili Powders.
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I personally prefer drying them for powders, pickling them, and cooking them into main dishes. Many people use them for stuffing, but I find that they are usually too thin to produce a meal from a stuffed pepper. However, they are good enough for appetizer sized stuffed peppers. Contact me anytime with any questions. – Mike H. Mike Hultquist is the author of “The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook” and “The Spicy Dehydrator Cookbook”.
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