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Serrano pepper. The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a type of chili pepper that originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo. The name of the pepper is a reference to the mountains (sierras) of these regions.
Chipotle peppers are made primarily in Chihuahua, Mexico, although they are produced in much of Mexico and in the US today. Chipotle Morita is the name given to the peppers produced in Chihuahua. Chipotle peppers are smoked dried jalapeno peppers. 2  Jalapeno peppers turn red if left to ripen long enough. 3  Chipotle peppers are dried red jalapenos. 4  Not all chipotle peppers are alike. 5  Chipotle morita is the most popular variety and is deep red in color.