Guinness World Records named Guajillo pepper the world’s hottest pepper, boasting 2.2 Million Scoville Heat Units of heat intensity. To create this dish, this recipe calls upon Guajillo chiles for body and sweetness while using roasted garlic cloves and honey to balance its heat level.
Carolina Reaper flakes bring intense heat and delicious flavor to pizza toppings, pasta dishes and roasted vegetables. Use carefully so as not to overwhelm food with spice!
Chili
Add chopped or pureed Carolina Reaper whole pods to chili recipes to add a fiery kick. Combine with guajillo chiles and roasted garlic for an irresistibly flavorful sauce that will singe your tongue. Enjoy it alongside yogurt or rice to temper its intensity.
Add Carolina Reaper paste or pepper mash to black bean burgers before shaping into patties for an unexpected spice kick, or give homemade cinnamon rolls a unique flair with pepper mash sprinkled throughout – both will provide unexpected touches of flair!
To prepare peppers for cooking, roast them in an oven until their skins char and their flesh softens. Be wary when handling hot peppers as these could potentially reach your eyes and skin and always wash your hands thoroughly after handling any powdered or paste forms of them.
Jam
Jam is an old-fashioned favorite made by stewing fruit with sugar and adding pectin (a plant-derived starch used to thicken), or acid as necessary, until thick. Jam can be created from virtually any fruit or vegetable and often stored in glass jars to prolong its shelf life.
Reaper flakes provide an easy way to add Reaper pepper’s intense heat to pizza toppings, pasta dishes, roasted vegetables, rice and grain dishes and other meals. Their varied flavor profiles offer harmony between heat and taste.
Make Reaper-inspired jams, preserves and chutneys using Reaper pepper mash mixed with other ingredients for an incredible culinary experience. Dairy helps neutralize capsaicin’s heat while adding sweetness.
BBQ Sauce
The Carolina Reaper holds the world’s hottest pepper title and boasts an intense heat that makes it perfect for making BBQ sauce. Use it to enhance any grilled meat dish or use as an aromatic spicy spread!
This barbecue sauce uses Reaper pods rehydrated and chopped finely for their intense heat and fruity flavors, along with molasses and vinegar for a sweet-spicy combination.
Use dairy to add an acidic component that neutralizes capsaicin. Enjoy this sauce as a dip for fries or drizzle it over grilled vegetables; or give traditional deviled eggs an extra spicy kick by using this sauce in their recipe!
Stuffed Peppers
Named for the Browns’ 0-16 season, this sauce packs a serious punch. Guajillo chiles provide its body, while vinegar and honey bring balance. When handling any peppers to prevent skin irritation and ensure adequate ventilation in your kitchen before beginning this recipe.
Apply the sauce over garlic bread as a drizzle or use as a dip, or serve it with fruit, ice cream and brownies as an irresistibly delicious treat! Dairy products like milk, cheese and sour cream help neutralize capsaicin’s burning effects by neutralizing its heat while attenuating some of its spiceiness; other additions could include sugar honey or citrus as desired.
Cajun Pasta
This simple Cajun pasta dish is comforting yet spicy and made in one pot for easy cleanup. Switch out chicken for mushrooms or another veggie, toss linguine into creamy sauce and enjoy!
Pour low-sodium store-bought or homemade chicken stock into the mixture to add depth of flavor. Season it further by including some black pepper – fresh ground is always preferred but jarred or dried works just as well!
Finely chopped or pureed Carolina Reaper pods add an intense spicy heat and depth of flavor to chili dishes, perfect for giving dishes an extra spicy kick! Try pairing with honey to balance out their heat.
Tequila Margarita
Reach an extreme heat with this homemade hot sauce recipe using the world’s hottest pepper, habanero. For optimal results, it should be served alongside dairy products containing casein protein that neutralizes capsaicin’s effect.
Add slices of lime around the rims of each glass, dipping each one in salt before filling with ice and pouring your margarita mixture over.
Use high-quality silver or reposado tequila for optimal flavor. Feel free to customize it further with an additional tablespoon or two of agave syrup sweetening as you desire, before serving immediately or tripling the recipe and mixing in a blender with ice for an icy margarita treat.