Sonoran Spice blog featuring the world's hottest peppers including the hottest the Carolina Reaper.

Hot peppers help add a kick of flavor to otherwise bland dishes. You can add hot peppers to pretty much any food … Read more

Sriracha. Tabasco. Valentina. Tapatío. If you’re someone who can’t get enough spicy food, you probably recognize these as some of the world’s … Read more

Have you tried the Chocolate Bhutlah yet? It’s one of the latest peppers to draw attention due to its extreme heat! With … Read more

If you think you’re ready to take on the challenge of growing your own chili peppers, then wait no more! Today we’re … Read more

If it’s your turn to host the big game this year, your job just got a whole lot easier. These delicious recipes … Read more

For hot chili junkies, the burn is one of the attractive things about the peppers. But if the burn ends up being … Read more

The dream for many hot pepper growers is to end up on the World’s Hottest Peppers List. But how will you ever … Read more

If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you’re probably familiar with cayenne pepper. But have you ever tried the … Read more

Bird’s Eye Pepper Guide, everything you ever wanted to know about the peppers, where they are grown, how to grow and cook with them and more.

The jalapeño is the king among hot peppers. It’s not the spiciest, but it’s definitely the most popular. You won’t find a … Read more

The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is listed in second place as the World’s Hottest Pepper. It resembles the habanero and the Scotch Bonnet—but … Read more

The Scoville Scale was invented in 1912 by Wilber Scoville. It is used to measure the pungency of peppers. It is a dilution scale.

If you’re looking for a hot pepper, you won’t find anything more extreme than the Carolina Reaper. This chili was first awarded … Read more

The ultimate Guide to Habanero Peppers. Learn what they look and taste likem how to grow them, their popularity over time, how habanero peppers rate on the Scoville Heat Scale and much more.

The ghost pepper (also known as bhut jolokia) is a super-spicy pepper that originated in India. Although this pepper has been around for centuries, the western world was first introduced to the ghost pepper in 2000. At first, this pepper tastes smoky, almost sweet. But wait thirty or forty seconds—the intense heat sneaks up on you like a ghost.

The serrano is one of the most iconic chili peppers. You’ll recognize these peppers because they are typically between one and four … Read more

If you see a Rocoto pepper, you might think it’s an ordinary bell pepper although a little smaller in size. But be … Read more

At my house, deviled eggs are a must-have staple for every event. The finger food everyone loves to grab if they disappear … Read more

This sandwich is finger-licking good! The main character inside is the baba ganoush. That’s a typical Arabic dish that consists of cooked … Read more

I love dips.. ranch dips, queso, and salsa! Freshly chopped produce, spice, and crunchy tortilla chips make for a quick snack or … Read more

Fresh air-popped popcorn makes a tasty snack but just simple butter or popcorn flavoring can get boring over time. If you love … Read more

I love ordering fish tacos, the crispy fried batter, the citrus of the lime, it’s like magic! However, I don’t love that … Read more

Lately, my lunches have primarily been a salad. They are always leafy and yummy but I have been craving a good sandwich. … Read more

Living in Arizona I love making Poke bowls for lunch or dinner. The cold veggies and salmon help me relax from the … Read more

Are you a fan of pasta and meatballs? These spicy, fiery Carolina Reaper meatball subs are a must-try! Our Fire meatball sub … Read more

I’ve always been told breakfast is the most important meal of the day and wanted something new. To change things up I … Read more

Need a new game-day snack? I am in love with bacon-wrapped Jalapeno poppers! There is a crunchy salty outer shell. And, inside … Read more