Peppers are a diverse and versatile ingredient that adds heat, flavor, and color to dishes. While many peppers are known for their fiery heat, there are several types of peppers that offer a sweet flavor profile with little to no heat.
In this blog post, we will dive into the hot pepper types that are the sweetest and how to use them in your cooking.
Hot sauce is a beloved condiment that is enjoyed by people all over the world. Whether you like your hot sauce mild or spicy, there is no denying that this flavorful sauce is a staple in many kitchens.
One of the key ingredients that you may find in many hot sauce recipes is xanthan gum. But why is xanthan gum used in hot sauce?
In this blog post, we will explore the reasons behind this common ingredient in hot sauce.
Hot peppers are a favorite among home gardeners due to their spicy taste and diverse culinary uses. However, growing these spicy plants can be challenging, especially when it comes to pollination.
Unlike many other plants, hot pepper plants often require additional assistance to ensure successful pollination and fruit production.
This is where hand pollination comes in handy, providing a simple and effective method for improving the yield and quality of hot pepper plants.
In this blog post, we’ll discuss why hand pollination is important for hot pepper plants, when and how to hand pollinate, and some helpful tips for maximizing your pepper harvest.
Blueberry Pie Ghost Pepper hot sauce? What an odd combo you might think. Well, you would be wrong! This has been one of the most eye-opening hot sauces I have ever tried. So unique, so sweet, and so flavourful.
Before trying this hot sauce, I never thought I would be able to enjoy my morning fruit and yogurt with a little bit of spice. But this changed everything!
Back at it again in 2023 with a review for one of my favourite Canadian hot sauce makers. This is Pineapple Mango Habanero from Local Talent Hot Sauce.
I opened this bottle on New Year’s Eve to share with a few friends over some wings. I think they made a good choice when choosing this sauce.
Pineapple Mango Habanero is a sweet, saucy, and spicy addition to any meal that needs a kick. With its colour as vibrant as the taste, this hot sauce is a knock-out for sure.
Smoke Show out of Montreal makes a really awesome Jalapeno hot sauce. They lightly smoke the jalapenos to boost the flavour of this sauce. The jalapenos also provide a mild but sharp heat.
This hot sauce tastes savoury, smoky, and just a little bit tangy. If you are into hot sauces that add flavour with a tiny bit of heat, this one from Smoke Show might be the sauce for you!
Another gem from Dawson’s Hot Sauce, Big Smoke Chipotle is a smoky and spicy hot sauce. This quality hot sauce is made with peppers like Chipotle, Jalapeno, and Red Chili. The heat level on this one is about a medium-high, it will tingle your tongue, but not enough to make you recoil in pain.
The smoky flavour of Big Smoke Chipotle makes this a great sauce for just about anything. If you’re looking for gourmet heat, this hot sauce is for you, not too hot and definitely not mild.
Dawson’s Hot Sauce always continues to amaze me with its unique hot sauces. Sichuan Ghost Pepper Sauce is no exception.
This hot sauce packs a double punch of spice with ghost peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. Both combined create an ultimate spicy pepper sauce with a long-lasting burn.
If you’re looking for a unique, super hot sauce, Dawson’s Sichuan Ghost Pepper Sauce is for you.
Ontario Red Crimson Hot Sauce by Rootham’s Gourmet is a Sriracha-style sauce made with locally grown ingredients. This hot sauce is great for those who prefer the mild side of the spicy life. There is not too much heat but plenty of flavour.
With a consistency similar to ketchup, Red Crimson is great for both coating and dipping. I especially enjoyed this one with some carrots and celery.
Learning how to grow peppers indoors can be quite challenging, especially when growing super-hots. Hot pepper plants need lots of sunlight and warm temperatures. If you want to grow pepper plants indoors, you’ll need to recreate this environment so the plant will flourish.
Thankfully, there are 5 main points you need to keep in mind when growing hot peppers indoors.
– Container Size and Soil
– Lighting
– Watering
– Temperature and Humidity
– Nutrients
In this article, we’ll also talk about the tools and items you should have as well as some tips on dealing with pests and disease.