What is the hottest chili pepper in the world?

Le Pepper X, couronné piment le plus fort du monde par le livre Guinness des records. L'hybride américain Pepper X a battu le record du piment le plus fort au monde.

What is the Scoville scale?

The Scoville scale is the unit of measurement for chili peppers. We have dedicated several articles on the Scoville scale , but we have also established a top 20 of hot sauces on the Scoville scale as well as a ranking of chili peppers on the Scoville scale to help you find your way around.

How many chili peppers exist and which ones?

There are more than 2500 different chili peppers because varieties cross-pollinate very easily. The most commonly used varieties in sauces are: habanero pepper, chipotle pepper, jalapeno pepper, trinidad scorpion pepper, jolokia pepper, aji amarillo pepper, and of course the carolina reaper pepper.

A hot sauce is a preparation made with chili peppers and vinegar to which various other ingredients are added depending on the desired result (garlic, onion, curry, ginger, etc...) We have selected several hundred to help you find your favorite!

Do hot sauces make you gain weight?

Absolument pas, les sauces piquantes ne contiennent que très peu de matière grasse, et pour la plupart pas du tout, il s'agit de purée de piment associée à du vinaigre (le conservateur) et des épices.

All Our Tips for Smoking Your Meats

Barbecue is a true institution, however today no one can agree on the origin of this cooking method. By definition, barbecue involves cooking a piece of meat slowly using a wood fire that will release smoke and flavor the meat.

The first thing to know is the difference between grilling and smoking (barbecuing), although it may seem to be the same thing, there is a huge difference between the two. When grilling meat, we cook at very high temperature and quickly, whereas for smoking meat, we take our time, the meat cooks slowly under the heat of the fire and will therefore be infused with the smoke produced by the fire.

There are different types of barbecue, many US states have developed their own style, in Texas they use beef, in Carolina it's pork, in Kansas City it's more about ribs, in Kentucky mutton is the specialty, etc...

Beef brisket: Beef brisket is a recipe originating from Texas and one of the best cuts of beef. Preparing beef brisket requires a lot of time to ensure it's tender, you'll need to count on several hours of cooking.
Owensboro mutton: This is a very old recipe dating back to the 19th century when mutton production became significant. It's a Kentucky recipe served on bread with a vinegar-based sauce.
Pulled pork: This is a recipe where pork is cooked very slowly on the barbecue until the pieces fall apart on their own. It's absolutely delicious, and there are many recipes depending on the country.

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