Matt Bray 
What looks like a carrot, but kicks like cayenne? Bulgarian carrot pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 5,000 – 30,000 SHU Median heat: 17,500 SHU Origin: Bulgaria Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: Equal heat to 12 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: Approximately 3 to 4 inches long Flavor: Sweet, Fruity, Crisp …
A fresh take for taco night… Tired of that jarred salsa on taco night? You can pull together a quick taco salsa in no time at all! The fresh taste really helps bring tacos to life. Plus it’s a simple recipe that even the kids can …
What are peter peppers? Giggle away. It’s ok. That’s the nature of the peter pepper. When you see it, you can’t ignore its shape. It looks like a man’s penis. There’s a reason it’s called peter pepper, as well as Chilly Willy and simply penis …
Whether you want a tangy sauce to marinade shrimp and chicken or a tart topper for a decadent dessert, an orange habanero sauce is spicy magic. First, you’re hit with that tangy orange bite, but that’s soon followed with the scorching kick of a chili that’s at least twelve times hotter than a jalapeño.
This isn’t a sauce for the timid, Â but for those that love tangy heat, this is a simple and tasty sauce to whip up!
The Carolina Reaper vs. the ghost pepper is like the Ali vs. Frazier of the hot pepper world, at least in terms of pure power and popularity. In the ghost pepper you have a rock star and internet YouTube sensation. In the Carolina Reaper, you have …
It doesn’t take much to turn your traditional pesto into something a lot spicier. Jalapeño pesto is very simple to make; it’s an excellent way to amp up the flavor of pasta and appetizers. Is jalapeño not spicy enough for you? We understand. Take a …
What are mulato peppers? If you place an ancho and a mulato pepper next to each other, it may be tough to tell the difference. Beyond the mulato chili’s darker color it shares a similar look. And for good reason. The mulato pepper is closely related …
Ghost pepper vs. jalapeno as a PepperScale showdown is like two serious heavy-weights going toe to toe. One is famous…the other infamous. One is loved and found nearly everywhere; the other is a video superstar with a ton of baggage who is known for stirring things up when out.
There’s a serious difference in styles between these two hot peppers, that is brought to life in their heat, taste, and availability. Let’s take a closer look at these two chilies.
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What are Infinity peppers? Infinity is…well…forever. Take note of that before diving headfirst into this super-hot chili. The name Infinity pepper is apt. It has extreme heat (1,067,286 to 1,250,000 Scoville heat units) which will stick with you not quite forever, but for a very, …