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 …
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 …
With that smoky heat, chipotle peppers bring a unique earthy flavor to dishes that use them. So how do you match that if you don’t have any chipotle chilies available in your kitchen. What’s a proper chipotle pepper substitute that will save the day, both in …
Sauces can wind up being too spicy for a number of reasons, including a cook underestimating the heat of chili peppers or one who mistakes one hot pepper for another. Whatever the reason, there are ways to get around excessively hot food without having to …
Schug (a.k.a. zhug, zhoug, or zhough) is a Middle Eastern condiment made from roasted green peppers, spices (including parsley, cilantro, and mint), and olive oil. It can be considered a hot sauce or chili paste, depending on its consistency. And schug can be used as …
Chili flakes, a.k.a. red pepper flakes or crushed red pepper, are a kitchen spice rack staple. But just like any spice, you can run out at the most in-opportune time. Where do you turn when you need a chili flakes substitute in a pinch? We …
Hot sauce is a common condiment, typically made from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt (and sometimes with additional ingredients.) So, the short of it: you can freeze hot sauce. Freezing hot sauce is a great way to extend its shelf life. When frozen, it will …
While chili peppers can bring amazing flavor to foods of all kinds, there’s one thing that you’ve got to watch out for: chili burn. Treating chili pepper burn due to touching or eating hot peppers is not something you can simply treat with water. In …
If you’re a spicy food fan, you likely have a cupboard full of hot sauces. Some are your staples, some may be gifts, and others may be random buys. It’s those last two where the question “Does hot sauce go bad?” really comes into play. …
Whether or not you should refrigerate hot sauce is a controversial topic. There are two main camps. There are those who believe that hot sauces are just like any other bottled sauce and should be stored in the refrigerator. And there are others who believe …