CAROLINA REAPER CHALLENGE | Can I make the World's Hottest Chili Taste Good!?

carolina reaper peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: habanero peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, making the sauce more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder taste.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: Worcestershire sauce

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative with umami flavor.

Put on personal protective equipment (PPE) to handle the carolina reaper peppers.

Add garlic, sea salt, and yellow pepper for flavor and color.

Blend the ingredients until the desired texture is achieved.

Boil the blended mixture with vinegar, water, and a lot of sugar to create the sauce.

Stop boiling once the mixture has the right texture and bottle it.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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