

Handle all hot peppers with gloved hands, but especially this one! For those who love a little heat in their food, there is nothing “little” about the heat in this pepper so use with moderation. Ed created this chile plant variety by crossing a Pakistani Naga with a Red. As of 2013 it has been recognized as one of the world's hottest for heat at over 1,400,000 SHU. If you’re looking for one of the hottest peppers around, then you’ve come to the right place.


The fruit pods are an unusual shape as well. Carolina Reaper Jerky - This is the Granddaddy for all the immortal hotties DO NOT order this jerky if ketchup is spicy to you. The sweet, fruity flavor initially is unusual in hot peppers. It is considered the hottest pepper by the Guinness Book of World Records, although there is a rumored contender by the name of Dragon’s Breath. The highest Scoville units measured were over 2.2 million, the average is 1,641,000. The Winthrop University in South Carolina was the testing location. For perspective, the Reaper pepper is between 175 to 880 times hotter than Jalapeno pepper!īright red with an oval shape and naturally wrinkled skin, the variety also has an aptly named and clearly defined “scorpion’s tail” at the blossom end of the pepper. Carolina Reaper- (Capsicum chinense)-This is an extremely hot variety developed by a grower named Ed Currie. Carolina Reaper Peppers are one of the the HOTTEST peppers in the world Certified Organic and grown in Kutztown, PA using. The Carolina Reaper is a cross between the well-known ghost pepper and red habanero. Measuring as high as 2.2 million Scoville units, this pepper is a cross between a Pakistani Naga and a Red Habanero. Touted as the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of Records, the Reaper pepper packs a flavor bite that should be taken very serious and in small quantities. Quantity/Pack: 3 packages (1.75 Ounces each)
