Peppers! My Top 10 Favorites!

This was actually trickier than I thought it would be.  There are a lot of great peppers out there.  Something for every occasion.  But, after much deliberation, I narrowed the field down to the following Top 10!

#10. Shishito Peppers

Starting at the lower end of the Scoville Scale.  You’ll find these on the menu at many Japanese restaurants.  Although generally mild, they say that ever 1 in 10 is spicy.

#9. Hungarian Hot

A favorite of mine growing up, it’s an ideal gateway pepper for those who want to explore their spicy side.

#8. Cayenne Pepper

The powdered version is a staple in most kitchens.  Delicious with scrambled eggs.

#7. Datil Pepper

These little guys pack a wallop, coming in at 100k to 300k on the Scoville Chart. Their underlying tangy sweetness makes them great base for hot sauces.

#6. Serrano Pepper

A great pepper for those who like a touch of heat.  I was once gifted a smoked serrano powder that I’m still trying to track down to this day.

#5. Fatali Peppers

I’m not going to lie.  They’re pretty hot.  But they also possess a unique fruitiness that really makes them stand out.

#4. Trinidad Scorpion Chile

Yep, this is it.  This is as high as I go on the Scoville Scale before tapping out.  I tend to oven dry, grind them, and use them in powdered version.  A little goes a long way.

#3. Bird’s Eye Chiles

These little firecrackers are great, diced up and sprinkled over your main course. The perfect accompaniment to your Thai take-out.

#2. Scotch Bonnet Peppers

Ah, a taste of Caribbean – and a punch to the throat.  These sweat-inducers are at the medium-high level of the Scoville Chart.

#1. Habanero Peppers

Yes, admittedly, pretty damn spicy – but its flavor profile is incomparable.

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