Both the chipotle meco (a.k.a. chipotle tipico) and the morita pepper (a.k.a. chipotle morita) are types of chipotle peppers (dried, smoked jalapeños) commonly used in Mexican cuisine. Despite their shared origins, they have distinct characteristics, uses, and levels of popularity. How are they different? Let’s …
Let’s first set the stage. All peppers are colorful – it’s one of the beautiful things about this fruit – but our colorful peppers guide covers the real rainbows of the pepper scale. These are the chilies that spring forth in multiple bright hues, adding …
When to start jalapeño seeds, when to plant them out and when to pick, with a planner that works out the dates for your zip code.
The question of whether chili powder is spicy or not is a bit more complicated than it may seem at first glance. The answer depends on a few things. For starters, you have to clarify what you mean by chili and what you mean by …
Pepper X and Dragon’s Breath are two exceptionally hot peppers. They are both in the super-hot pepper category and among the hottest peppers in the world. How do these extreme peppers compare in terms of heat? How easy are they to find? Is there a …
Tabasco Sauce is arguably the only American hot sauce with a truly iconic status. First made in the 19th century, Tabasco sauce was probably the spiciest condiment available at the time of its invention. Even today, many Americans enjoy Tabasco’s level of heat and consider …
If you’re looking to add some new flavors to your cooking repertoire, berbere is definitely worth exploring. What is it, how is it used, and how spicy is it? We dive into the history of the berbere spice blend, its key ingredients, and some popular …
Poblano peppers and bell peppers are both incredibly popular and easy to find. They are both staples for North American cooking and Mexican dishes, but how do they truly differ? How much hotter is a poblano, really, from a bell? And how different is their …
Gochujang has been making inroads into the relatively new American market for Asian hot sauces and chili pastes. Sriracha and sambal oelek were the pioneers, and they continue to be the most popular examples. Gochujang is a Korean challenger. So what is gochujang? Let’s explore its …
Scotch bonnets and jalapeños are two spicy peppers that come from different parts of the Americas: the scotch bonnet from the Caribbean islands and jalapeños from Mexico. But both have global popularity. So which is hotter than the other? How does their flavor and shape …
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