Matt Bray – PepperScale

Habanero Pepper Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses

Matt Bray — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:06:17 +0000

What are habanero peppers? At one point, the habanero (100,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units or SHU) held the crown as the world’s hottest chili pepper, but don’t let the fact that certain chilies have passed it by fool you into underestimating it. This is ...

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The Hottest Peppers In The World (Updated for 2023)

Matt Bray — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:44:26 +0000

The title of “hottest pepper in the world” is something that’s challenged more often than you may expect. Every year, farmers and other hot pepper cultivators find new ways to hybridize chilies and utilize their environment (soil, water, sunlight) to create peppers that will combat ...

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Habanero Simple Syrup

Matt Bray — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:40:11 +0000

Simple syrup is a bartender’s best friend; it helps them turn ordinary drinks into something extra special. And a habanero simple syrup? Well, you’re just opening the door to a whole world of spicy cocktails. Just a few dashes of this spicy concoction into margaritas or ...

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Pretty In Purple Pepper Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses

Matt Bray — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:36:02 +0000

What are Pretty in Purple peppers? With its eye-catching purplish hue, the Pretty in Purple pepper is a top choice for those seeking a colorful ornamental chili. Its pods shine with a purple hue – like there’s an inner purple brightness to the fruits. While ...

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Goat Pepper Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses

Matt Bray — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:23:54 +0000

What are goat peppers? The peachy color of the goat pepper (also known as the Bahamian goat pepper), may lead you to think that it’s a milder offering on the Scoville scale. It’s not. Like its cousins the habanero and the scotch bonnet, the goat ...

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Pickled Habaneros

Matt Bray — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:13:14 +0000

So you like spicy condiments? Meet your new favorite go-to. That is, if you’re a fan of bolder spicy food. Pickled habaneros pack a wallop of heat with that wisp of fruity flavor that makes them oh so tasty. Try them wherever you’d use pickles. They ...

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Thai Red Curry Paste

Matt Bray — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:12:54 +0000

Yes, it’s easy to pick up a bottle of Thai red curry paste from your supermarket, but of course everything tastes better homemade. This DIY paste packs plenty of flavor and – once you have the ingredients – it’s simple to pull together. Use it ...

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How Much Space Do Pepper Plants Need?

Matt Bray — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:14:44 +0000

Peppers are one of the best vegetables you can grow yourself — they are relatively easy to grow, full of nutrition, and versatile in dishes. Still, there is plenty to understand about getting the best harvest possible. One of the critical factors for growing peppers ...

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Pickled Banana Peppers

Matt Bray — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:28:44 +0000

You love them on your deli sandwiches, so why not have them ready and waiting at home? This pickled banana peppers recipe is easy to make and surprisingly quick, especially if the focus is immediate eating and not canning (like this recipe expects.) Though the longer you ...

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Spicy Red Lentil Soup

Matt Bray — Mon, 29 May 2023 14:39:45 +0000

Lentils are so unassuming – small on their own, yet in bulk they sure pack a hearty and earthy punch. This spicy red lentil soup adds a little fire and exotic spice to the lentil’s built-in earthy flavor. All it takes is a single jalapeño ...

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