12 Different Types of Hot Peppers That Come With Kick
All of them are ranked according to heat levels. š„µ
If you've ever bitten into a pepper only to discover it tastes like the fire of a thousand suns, you're definitely not alone. There are a lot of peppers in the world that come in different shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and most importantly, heat levels. There are also a lot of ways to use peppers. You can roast, pickle, sautƩ, grill, or stuff peppers, or just eat 'em raw, and the list goes on. But before you go making jalapeƱo poppers with tear-inducing habaneros, it's best to learn a little about spicy peppers.
A pepper's heat level is measured on the Scoville scale. The higher the number, the hotter the pepper. Bell peppers, for example, fall at zero Scoville heat units (SHU) because they're not hot at all. Carolina Reapers, on the other hand, capture a heat so fiery they rank between 1.5 million and 2.2 million SHUāthey're considered the hottest in the world! There are hundreds of more peppers like mild poblanos that Ree Drummond uses in her Lazy Chiles Rellenos, jalapeƱos for cowboy candy, and serrano chilis that add a kick to homemade tomatillo salsa. Then, there are the spicier peppersāthe tabasco, habanero, scotch bonnet, and ghost peppersāthat you've probably spied on the ingredient list of your favorite hot sauce brand. Whether you're a bonified hot head who hunts for the spiciest peppers possible or someone with a milder palate, here are different types of peppers to know, from mild to tongue-tingling.
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