1. Carolina Reaper Pepper (2,200,000 SHU)
The Carolina Reaper, which measured more than 2 million SHU, was named the world's hottest pepper in 2013. The Capsicum variety was created by American chili pepper breeder Ed Currie through meticulous cross-breeding of various species. The Carolina Reaper's scorching-hot flavor was meticulously developed with Red Habanero and Naga Viper pepper varieties. Easy enough?
Most likely not! The chilis that were used to create the world's hottest pepper are difficult to come by. You must foresee and research the development of a Pakistani Naga Viper Pepper. You also need to become acquainted with a West Indian Red Habanero variety. It's critical to provide the pepper with the proper atmosphere for growth. Additionally, if you can replicate the atmosphere of South Carolina, USA, is where it was grown.
You must keep in mind the distinguishing characteristics of a Carolina Reaper Pepper to avoid falling victim to fraud. The Carolina Reaper matures into a tiny, wrinkled pod, similar to most of the spicier peppers. It grows to a width of 1-2 inches (2.5–5 cm) and a length of 2-3 inches (5-7.6 cm). It likewise has a bright red appearance with a short tail at the bottom. You must get ready for a fruity and sweet flavor in terms of taste. When you bite into food that has been marinated with Carolina Reaper Peppers, the palate description serves as the initial flavor you experience. After your mouth experiences the severe searing sensation of the chili, the aforementioned tastes return. It may last up to 20 minutes followed by a possible stomach pain of 2–5 hours.
2. Paper x (3,180,000 SHU)
Due to its SHU rating of more than 3 million, Pepper X is hailed as the unofficial hottest pepper in the world. Despite this, it does not hold a recognized position on any official lists of the world's hottest peppers. Like the Carolina Reaper, Pepper X was made possible by Ed Currie's efforts. In reality, he formally requested testing from Guinness World Records in 2017. Sadly, the chili pepper breeder still hasn't seen the fruits of his labor. He keeps insisting that Pepper X is more spicy than the Carolina Reaper, albeit, in the interim. Before its release, Ed Currie spent almost ten years cultivating and researching Pepper X. By searching for The hot sauce, you can taste the pepper.
The wrinkled light-green pepper has a temporary name: Pepper X. Nobody really knows when famous pepper's name was chosen by chili grower Ed Currie. Look closely at its crooked exterior to distinguish it from other peppers. As of now, those who enjoy spicy food can only describe the flavor as hot sauce. Expect a fruity flavor before the chili's heat hits when you bite into anything that has been dipped in it.
3. Douglah Pepper (1,853,936 SHU)
The 7 Pot Douglah Pepper must be harvested when the color of its outer skin turns brown in order to feel its full heat. The ideal tint must closely resemble the hue of a normal chocolate. However, you can also harvest deep purple-hued peppers. The pepper is also known as Chocolate 7 Pod because to its typical color. You can see the capsaicin oils oozing out of the pepper as soon as you cut one open. Before attempting to contact the aforementioned oil from the 7 Pot Douglah Pepper, we advise you to put on gloves. Without them, you risk causing your hands to experience a prolonged burning feeling.
The 7 Pot Douglah Pepper first tastes fruity, much like the majority of the world's hotter peppers that are listed higher. It is a member of the well-known 7 Pot Chili Pepper family. These kinds of chili frequently appear on lists of the world's spiciest peppers. We suggest purchasing 7 Pot Douglah Pepper in powder or chili oil form so that you may fully appreciate its flavor. For sour and fruity aromas with a hint of heat, you can add it to stews or marinades. Just be mindful of the chili's lingering heat and have a glass of milk handy.
4. Trinidad Scorpion “Butch T” Pepper (1,463,700 SHU)
Once recognized as the world's hottest pepper, the Trinidad Scorpion "Butch T" pepper. As a result, it has maintained its position as one of the world's spiciest peppers. It thrives on Trinidad Island in the Caribbean, just like the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion. Butch Taylor, owner of Zydeco Farms, inspired the name "Butch T" for the company. Neil Smith of The Hippy Seed Company purchased chili seeds from him. In return, Smith contributed to the creation of the island's well-known peppers. The Trinidad Scorpion "Butch T" Pepper held the Guinness World Records title for Most Pungent Pepper for three years in a row.
The Trinidad Scorpion "Butch T" distinguishes out for its immediate impression in contrast to the majority of the hottest peppers on our list. You can sense the pepper's spiciness as soon as you go close to it. Your taste buds immediately feel the pepper's scorching effect after only one bite. It doesn't function the same way as most peppers, which gradually increase the heat in your mouth. You get smacked in the mouth with a "Butch T" pepper from Trinidad. We advise you to sample the pepper in diluted hot sauce form due to this incidence. This allows you to enjoy it over salsa or barbecue sauces without feeling the immediate heat.
5. Red (Giant) Pepper (~1,000,000 SHU)
Several 7 Pot Peppers were crossed to produce the 7 Pot Red (Giant) Pepper variety. The Congo SR 7 Pod Gigantic Red Pepper is another name for it. We prefer to refer to it as the Giant 7 Pot Red Pepper due to its lengthy name. Like the majority of the 7 Pot Peppers that we are aware of, it is also a Trinidad and Tobago native. This 7 Pot Red Pepper variety grows up to 6-7 cm long, unlike most Hottest Pepper in the World winners. Despite its size, it also competes with other restaurants that serve spicy food. Small peppers are typically associated with high SHU ratings. The Giant 7 Pot Red Pepper, however, ranks roughly a million on the spice scale. You must thus not be fooled by your great size. The flavor is not like that of huge bell peppers.
Giant 7 Pot Red Peppers create excellent spicy sauces because of their size. They are ideal for chili or chunky soup because of their thick skin's snap. Giant 7 Pot Red Peppers are a good substitute for recipes that call for bell peppers. With this, you can offer spicy food without risking the bell peppers' anticipated crunch. However, before putting Giant 7 Pot Red Peppers to your pot, don't forget to remove the seeds. By separating the seeds, you can avoid being overly startled by the pepper's heat. This 7 Pot Pepper variation can be used onto for longer shelf life, use paste form.