Carolina Reaper Dishes: Spice Up Your Kitchen

The Carolina Reaper pepper is not for the faint of heart; it holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s hottest chili pepper. Carolina Reaper Dishes

For those brave enough to handle the heat, we have crafted recipes that will take your culinary adventures to a whole new level. From sauces to snacks, read on to tantalize your taste buds.

Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce

• Ingredients:
• 10 Carolina Reaper peppers, stemmed
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar

• Instructions: Carolina Reaper Dishes

1. Wear gloves when handling the peppers. In a small pot, combine the peppers, garlic, vinegar, salt, and sugar.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the peppers are very soft.

3. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.

4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.

5. Let the sauce cool, then funnel it into a clean glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the fridge.

Serve sparingly – a little goes a long way with this fiery condiment.

Carolina Reaper Jerk Chicken

• Ingredients:
• 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon allspice
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1-2 Carolina Reaper peppers, stemmed and minced
• Juice of 1 lime

• Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, allspice, thyme, scallions, onion, garlic, ginger, Carolina Reapers, and lime juice. Blend into a smooth paste.

2. Score the chicken thighs and place in a large bowl. Rub the jerk seasoning all over the chicken, making sure to get it into the cuts.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.

4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for 6-7 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 10-12 minutes longer.

5. Rest for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite side dishes.

Reaper Salsa Fresca

• Ingredients:
• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 white onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste
• 1 Carolina Reaper pepper, stemmed and minced

• Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

2. Adjust the salt to taste and let the flavors meld for at least 10 minutes.

This salsa is perfect for tacos, nachos, or as a dip for tortilla chips. But beware, it’s not for the weak of the tongue.

Note: When working with Carolina Reapers, always exercise caution as direct contact with the skin or especially the eyes can cause irritation or burning.

Use gloves when handling and wash hands thoroughly after preparation. Enjoy these recipes responsibly!