What is Arbol Chile Pods?
The arbol chili is a small, bright red chili pepper between five and seven centimeters, with a skinny pod, tapered ends and green stem. On the heat scale it's between 15,000 and 30,000 scoville units, which indicates a fiery hotness. This little pepper has a smoky and green flavor that lends itself well to sauces, meats and a variety of savory dishes.