What Is Pimientos De Padron?

Padrón peppers, also called Herbón peppers, are a variety of peppers from the municipality of Padrón in northwestern Spain.

Are Padrón peppers hot?

Padrón peppers are about 2 inches (5 cm) long and have an elongated shape, with a colour ranging from bright green to yellowish green, and occasionally red. The taste is mild, but some exemplars can be quite hot. ... Like other peppers, Padrón peppers become spicier as they mature.

What is special about Padrón peppers?

Pimientos de Padrón are small, bright green peppers that come from the municipality of Padrón in Galicia, in the northwest part of Spain. They're usually mild in flavor, with low levels of capsaicin. ... “Some are hot, and some are not” is the typical song about these little peppers!