Chili Pepper Substitutes

Have a spicy recipe that calls for hot peppers, chili powders, or chili flakes that are hard to find or currently not stocked in your kitchen? Take a look at our chili pepper substitute posts which cover your alternatives and offer thoughts on how the substitution could affect the flavor of your dish.

cayenne pepper substitute

What’s A Good Cayenne Pepper Substitute?

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Cayenne is one of the most useful chilies you can keep, and replacing it is trickier than its reputation suggests. What you are actually replacing is two things at once: a solid medium heat, 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville heat units, and the fact that cayenne …

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Fresno pepper substitute

What’s The Best Fresno Pepper Substitute?

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The Fresno pepper is a darling chili among foodies for its very eatable medium heat and, when red, subtle smokiness. More recipes than ever are calling for this chili. But say your local store doesn’t carry them fresh. What options do you have? What’s the …

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Gochujang Substitute

What’s A Good Gochujang Substitute?

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More and more recipes call for gochujang, the popular Korean chili paste with the spicy and bold miso-like flavor. But as popular as it has become, it can still be tough to track down. Sure, you can pick up a few containers from the store to …

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Ancho pepper substitute

What’s A Good Ancho Pepper Substitute?

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If you’re simply looking for something different, what are the alternatives?Ancho peppers are a must for many traditional Mexican recipes, but finding these dried chilies to complete a classic recipe may not be as easy as you’d like. What can you do if you don’t have the …

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Pepperoncini

What’s A Good Pepperoncini Substitute?

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Pepperoncini peppers are well-loved for Italian antipasto and on everything from sandwiches to pizzas. Most supermarkets carry pickled pepperoncini, and some specialty grocers even have this chili fresh. But what if you’re out of luck? Where can you turn on the pepper scale for similar heat …

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Red Jalapeño Substitute

What’s A Good Red Jalapeño Substitute?

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jalapeño substitute you canRecipes calling for red jalapeños are trending up, but, as jalapeños are typically sold green, you don’t normally find these delicious mature chilies in your local supermarket. So where should you turn? What’s a good red jalapeño substitute you can pick up quick? …

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Sport Peppers Substitute

What’s A Good Sport Peppers Substitute?

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For an authentic Chicago dog, sport peppers are a must. But there are times when picking up these regionally-prized pickled peppers may be near impossible. Outside Chicago they can be tough to find, so where do you turn? What’s a good sport peppers substitute that’ll …

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Sambal Oelek Substitute

What’s A Good Sambal Oelek Substitute?

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Sambal oelek is increasing in popularity among chefs and foodies, to the point where everyday recipes are now commonly calling for this spicy chili paste. But what do you do if your local grocer doesn’t carry it or if you simply don’t have the time …

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Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Substitute

What’s A Good Jerk Seasoning Substitute?

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The famous Jamaican jerk seasoning can turn many a cut of meat and Caribbean meal into something exotic, flavorful, and no doubt spicy. Though, while it’s easy to find at most grocery stores, it’s not for most people a seasoning that’s a no-brainer for the …

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Shichimi Togarashi Substitute

What’s A Good Shichimi Togarashi Substitute?

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Japanese cuisine and spicy aren’t often a pairing that goes together, but there are some exceptions. One is shichimi togarashi seasoning. The popular Japanese spice mix, also known as Japanese seven-spice seasoning, is popular for everything from Asian soups and tempura to noodles and grilled …

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