Here’s something most people never stop to think about when they’re cooking with chili peppers: the same pepper, in the same amount, can taste noticeably hotter or milder depending on one thing that has nothing to do with the pepper itself — temperature. A warm …
Most of us pick between grinding and chopping a dried chili based on what’s already sitting in the kitchen drawer. Got a spice grinder? Grind it. Got a sharp knife and ten minutes? Chop it. And that’s fine. Both will get heat and flavor into …
Love that creamy, spicy avocado sauce that you get from your favorite Mexican restaurant? Then you’re going to want Herdez to have a permanent spot in your fridge. It has that comfort food factor mixed with a nice medium fiery punch. Let’s dive into the …
The Big Bomb pepper is an exciting addition to any garden or container, known for its impressive yields, sturdiness, and robust flavor. This medium-hot hybrid pepper stands about two feet tall and produces small, round pods that transition from bright green to vibrant red as …
The Black Scorpion Tongue is an intriguing pepper variety originating from the United States. It’s an ornamental pepper, known for its striking appearance and vibrant color transitions from dark purple to red. It has a heat profile ranging from medium to hot (50,000 to 100,000 …
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 …
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 …
The Jimmy Nardello pepper is a sweet, fruity, thin-skinned, horn-shaped pepper that ripens to a bright red when mature. It’s an heirloom variety, meaning it’s been passed down through generations of gardeners. The pepper is known for its unique flavor, which is described as sweet …