Chili Pepper News

If your love for hot sauce is off the Scoville charts, then it might be time to take your love for the spicy condiment on the road….literally. There are plenty of places in the great United States that cater to the hot sauce lover including museums and factories that can offer tours and greater education on how hot sauce is made and its history as well as a little taste of some of the best hot sauces in the country.

With President’s Day soon approaching, we wanted to reflect back on the palates of Presidents past to highlight some of the Commander in Chiefs who appreciated the finer things in life, you know like a spicy bowl of chili. And although we can’t all agree on politics in general, it’s nice to know we can’t judge a man’s taste in spicy food, especially when he likes a jalapeño cheeseburger!

There’s a name for people who love and/or are addicted to spicy foods. “Pyro-Gourmaniac” There’s no shame in being labeled for loving the hotter things in life. Take this simple quiz to find out if you are one!

Some like it hot and some like it all wrinkly and dried out - okay we’re talking about chiles here (get your mind out of the gutter). Dried chiles are what give the smoky all-around tempting flavor to Mexican and Southwestern dishes. Add them to mole sauces, salsas, stuff them whole or blend them to turn then into their own unique sauces. It’s the magic of dried chiles!