Matt Bray 
The Hot Pops Yellow ornamental pepper is known for its vibrant yellow hue (among a multitude of colors) and moderate heat (1,000 to 5,000 Scoville heat units), particularly palatable for an ornamental. Though, like most ornamentals, the flavor leans to neutral (peppery) and slightly bitter, …
Aji Fantasy peppers have one of the more unique shapes that you’ll find on the Scoville scale, with a squashed, lantern-like look reminiscent of the Bishop’s Crown pepper. Originating from Finland, these peppers boast a citrusy, fruity sweetness (lightly tropical) and a low-medium heat (5,000 …
In the realm of fiery peppers, the scotch bonnet and ghost pepper stand out not just for their heat, but for their unique flavors and histories. These are two very hot peppers, but how do they really differ in heat? Flavor? Availability? Let’s compare. Scotch …
Feher Ozon paprika peppers, also known simply as Feher Ozon peppers, are a unique variety originating from Hungary. Renowned for their mild heat and vibrant flavor, these peppers are a favorite among culinary enthusiasts and gardeners alike. With a Scoville heat range of 0 to …
The NuMex Pumpkin Spice pepper was developed by New Mexico State University (hence the ‘NuMex’ in the name) in 1995, along with two other “spice”-branded chilies (the NuMex Lemon Spice and NuMex Orange Spice.) These striking 2.5-inch long fruits transition from a fresh green to …
Are you ready to ignite your taste buds with an explosion of heat and flavor? Step up to Bhutila Fire Hot Sauce by Chile Lengua Del Fuego. This sauce offers a tantalizing fusion of citrusy and smoky notes, featuring four distinct chili peppers that deliver …
This spicy cream of onion soup is full of classic taste, but there’s an undercurrent of spiciness that just adds the perfect amount of “extra” to make it more memorable. This soup recipe is an excellent appetizer to both meat and meaty fish, providing hints …
Guacamole is tasty as-is, but for us spicy food lovers, anything tastes better with a little more heat. So why not spice up that guacamole with a little serrano pepper? That’s what powers this simple spicy guacamole. If serrano chilies (10,000 to 23,000 Scoville heat …
There are some mighty big numbers on the Scoville scale. It ranges from zero to the millions. Each number is known as a Scoville heat unit, but what does that mean? What are Scoville heat units exactly, and why can some of the hottest hot peppers …
When you start reaching the hotter levels of the Scoville scale, finding the perfect chili substitutions starts to get a little trickier. Fewer chilies carry this level of heat and they are typically harder to find in stores. Finding the best habanero pepper substitute suffers …