Bishop’s Crown Chili Peppers
SCOVILLE HEAT UNITS: 5,000-30,000 SHU
Capsicum Baccatum
This chile is a member of the Capsicum Baccatum species, which includes the Ají pepper. It has an interesting shape, hence its name, and can be very spicy, with a fruity flavor. It is red when mature, and measures about 1 inch long and 2-3 inches wide.
It can be used fresh in salsas or salads, and can be dried or pickled as well.
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Just bought one of these plants & was wondering how to pickle these….harvest seeds…or how to prep for cooking.
Deb, you can treat these peppers like any other pepper, so check out these sections of the site for further information: Harvesting Chili Peppers — Chili Pepper Recipes — How to Pickle Chili Peppers. I hope this helps.