Peppers of Key West

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

Cayenne Pepper: Classic Heat and Bold Flavor for Every Dish

🌶️🔥 Peppers of Key West Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce 🏝️🌞 Cayenne Pepper: Classic Heat and Bold Flavor for Every Dish How Many Scoville Heat…
Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

Cemitas Explained: Mexico’s Ultimate Street Food Sandwich Loaded with Flavor

Cemitas Explained: Mexico’s Ultimate Street Food Sandwich Loaded with Flavor   Puebla’s famous cemita combines crispy breaded meat, creamy avocado, Oaxaca cheese, papalo, and…
Authentic Puebla cemita sandwich loaded with crispy milanesa, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, chipotle, papalo, and fresh toppings.
Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

Chalupas Explained: Puebla’s Traditional Street Food That’s Nothing Like Taco Bell

Chalupas Explained: Puebla’s Traditional Street Food That’s Nothing Like Taco Bell   A first taste says it all. Puebla’s authentic chalupas have been winning…
Hero illustration of a smiling Peppers of Key West red pepper mascot wearing a straw hat with a small Peppers of Key West logo as a friendly Puebla street vendor hands him his first authentic chalupa in a colorful Mexican market.
Hot Sauce Recipes, Sides

Charlie’s Barbeque Spicy Potato Salad

Charlie’s Barbeque Spicy Potato Salad That Might Replace Your Main Dish This potato salad crashes the cookout like it owns the place, bringing smoky…
Chicken & Turkey, Entrees, Hot Sauce Recipes

Cheap Trill Hot Wing Chicken Bites

Cheap Trill Hot Wing Chicken Bites That Hit Harder Than Your Budget Cheap Trill Hot Wing Chicken Bites bring bold, spicy flavor without costing…
Chicken & Turkey, Entrees, Hot Sauce Recipes

Cherry Pomegranate Glazed Turkey

Cherry Pomegranate Glazed Turkey That Thinks It’s the Star of Dinner This turkey shows up dressed like it owns the table dripping in glossy…
Hot Sauce Recipes

Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Glazed Turkey

Ingredients: 1 (12 lb.) Turkey (or ham), whole 2 Tbsp. Butter, room temperature Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 cups Peppers of Key…
Appetizers, Beef, Entrees, Hot Sauce Recipes, Pork

Cherry Pomegranate Mini Meatballs

Cherry Pomegranate Mini Meatballs That Bring Sweet Heat to the Party Sweet, tangy, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting—these little meatballs disappear…
Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

Cheyenne Pepper: The Bold and Fiery Chili of the United States

Cheyenne Pepper: The Bold and Fiery Chili of the United States How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Cheyenne Pepper? The Cheyenne pepper measures…
Hot Sauce Recipes

Chicken Salad Sandwich with Sauce Bitch

Sauce Bitch Original Hot Sauce is a sassy sauce with a sense of humor! It sure gets a lot of laughs at the Peppers…
Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained

Chile de Árbol Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why This Mexican Chile Packs a Fiery Punch

Chile de Árbol Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why This Mexican Chile Packs a Fiery Punch   Professor Pepper introduces chile de árbol, the…
Professor Pepper introduces dried chile de árbol peppers at a traditional Mexican market for a guide to their flavor, heat, and culinary uses.
Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

Chipotle Pepper: Smoky, Spicy, and Secretly Sassy

Chipotle Pepper: Smoky, Spicy, and Secretly Sassy The Chipotle pepper: a Jalapeño that got a smoky makeover and now struts into your dishes like…
Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

Churros, Sweet Heat & Mexican Street Desserts That Deserve More Respect

Churros, Sweet Heat & Mexican Street Desserts That Deserve More Respect   Mexican street desserts offer far more than a sweet finish, combining cinnamon,…
Mexican street desserts featuring churros, fried sweet treats, cinnamon sugar pastries, chocolate dipping sauces, and sweet heat flavor combinations inspired by authentic street food
Hot Sauce Diaries

Cochinita Pibil Explained: The Legendary Yucatán Pork Dish Americans Are Missing

Cochinita Pibil Explained: The Legendary Yucatán Pork Dish Americans Are Missing   Slow-roasted Cochinita Pibil is one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s most iconic dishes,…
Authentic Cochinita Pibil with slow-roasted Yucatán pork, pickled red onions and warm corn tortillas
Cooking with Peppers & Hot Sauce, Hot Sauce Diaries

Common Hot Sauce Mistakes on Pizza That Instantly Ruin Flavor

🍕🔥 Common Hot Sauce Mistakes on Pizza That Instantly Ruin Flavor (Stop Doing These Right Now)   Common hot sauce mistakes on pizza that…
common hot sauce mistakes on pizza showing excessive hot sauce overpowering pizza flavor and ruining balance with toppings and cheese
General Hot Sauce Information, Hot Sauce Diaries

Common Mistakes People Make When Handling Peppers and How to Avoid Them

Introduction: The Importance of Proper Pepper Handling Handling peppers might seem straightforward, but even experienced cooks make mistakes that can result in unexpected heat,…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

Confused about Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Nordihydrocapsaicin, Homocapsaicin, and Homodihydrocapsaicin – So am I! Too many peppers, too little brain space!

Confused about Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Nordihydrocapsaicin, Homocapsaicin, and Homodihydrocapsaicin – So am I! Too many peppers, too little brain space! Each of these capsaicinoids contributes…
Cooking with Peppers & Hot Sauce, Hot Sauce Diaries, News

Cooking with Superhot Peppers Safely: The No-Regret Guide to Extreme Heat Control

🔥 Cooking with Superhot Peppers Safely: The No-Regret Guide to Extreme Heat Control Cooking with superhot peppers safely – control extreme heat from Carolina…
cooking with superhot peppers safely showing proper handling of carolina reaper and ghost pepper with heat control techniques
How to Build the Ultimate Taco Night Spread

Corn vs Flour Tortillas for Taco Night

Corn vs Flour Tortillas for Taco Night   Compare corn and flour tortillas for taco night and discover which option pairs best with your…
Corn and flour tortillas served side by side with tacos, fresh toppings, salsa, and hot sauce for taco night comparison
Hot Sauce Recipes, Salsa & Dips

Creamy Warm Crab Dip with Not so Fishy Fish Seasoning

Creamy Warm Crab Dip with Not So Fishy Fish Seasoning is a rich, cheesy, and savory appetizer packed with tender crab and bold coastal…