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.

How to Make Smoke with Your Barbecue?

Choosing the right wood for smoking

The foundation of smoking lies in choosing the right wood. Over time, specialists have noted that certain woods provide better aromas than others. Today, we know that hardwoods are ideal for smoking, including:

oak
walnut
fruit trees
cherry
apple tree

Choosing the food

You can't smoke just anything. Indeed, for the food to be well-infused with smoke, you need to smoke it for many hours, which is why you can't smoke foods that cook too quickly. For example, a steak cooks in a few minutes, which is not enough time to impart a smoky flavor.

Creating a lot of smoke on the barbecue

If you want to have a lot of smoke during your barbecue, there's a simple trick to produce more smoke than usual. All you need to do is soak the wood chips in water. The wood will absorb water, however, make sure to drain the wood chips well before putting them on the fire, this way they will be moist but won't extinguish the fire.
The best approach is to season the meat before smoking it for even more flavor.

the sauces

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