Originally Posted by Pointer19 (Post 16079621)

ATTENTION SPICY FOOD FANS

Have you had Melinda's ghost pepper sauce? It's advertised as "5 flames" or their hottest. I'm curious how this compares to other hot things you've eaten, as I find it really tasty but hard to believe this is as spicy as it gets.

ATTENTION SPICY FOOD FANS

Originally Posted by Pointer19 (Post 16079621)

ATTENTION SPICY FOOD FANS



Have you had Melinda's ghost pepper sauce? It's advertised as "5 flames" or their hottest. I'm curious how this compares to other hot things you've eaten, as I find it really tasty but hard to believe this is as spicy as it gets.



ATTENTION SPICY FOOD FANS

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 16083378)

Haven't tried it, but I find it hard to believe that anything using ghost peppers would be toward the top of the list. They're hot, but nothing compared to reapers, scorpions, or primos.

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 16083378)

Haven't tried it, but I find it hard to believe that anything using ghost peppers would be toward the top of the list. They're hot, but nothing compared to reapers, scorpions, or primos.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16083385)

Yeah, Reapers are like Ghost Peppers turned up to 11. Very similar flavor profiles, just hotter.

Reapers don't mess around.

Originally Posted by Pointer19 (Post 16083427)

Thanks for the response. Interesting.. I'm trying to work my way up to that sort of stuff eventually.

FWIW, I've seen Melinda's in multiple chain grocers in case you're interested.

That reads like an advertisement. Melinda, you can send me a check when your profits explode. :D

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 16083468)

My tip if you want to try super hot sauces but avoid (most of) the heat is to try it on Mac and cheese. You get the flavor of the heat and some of the burn, but the creaminess helps to keep it in check.

That said, going all in with it slathered all over chicken wings is fun too. Definitely gets tge endorphins going.

Originally Posted by Baby Lee (Post 16083473)

Dude, I try to refrain from grammar smaque. . . . But slavering something means to spit on it and smear that spittle all over.

Slathering might be a better option. ;)

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16073264)

Oh yeah - now this shit is hot right here.

I have some skim milk on hand and it's pretty much just a temporary salve. Definitely think I'd be better served with something thicker like whole milk or ice cream.

Dayum - that's got some throw now. Nose is running and it hurts to exhale.

This stuff doesn't play around. It isn't quite burning in my chest hot, but my lips are on friggen fire. But you're right - this stuff tastes good. I may have to try the original to see if it's a little more 'eat this stuff for lunch when I'm feeling normal, not for dinner when I feel like punishing myself..."

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16073298)

So it takes about half an hour and everything calms down.

I suspect that means I have another hour or so before the REAL fun starts.

It's been real, GI tract...

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 16083468)

My tip if you want to try super hot sauces but avoid (most of) the heat is to try it on Mac and cheese. You get the flavor of the heat and some of the burn, but the creaminess helps to keep it in check.

That said, going all in with it slathered all over chicken wings is fun too. Definitely gets tge endorphins going.

Originally Posted by Detoxing (Post 16069634)

We've found that the original (1x spicy) are the best. Same flavor, not so torturous.

I think it goes up to 5x iirc. Can't say ive seen those on the shelves though.

Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 16083496)

Face my man, I didn't have you pegged as a pepperhead. Is that a new thing?

I like heat but I'm no pepperhead. I love flavor, not pain.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16083511)

Are those the ones in the black packaging?

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...L._SL1000_.jpg

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 16083468)

My tip if you want to try super hot sauces but avoid (most of) the heat is to try it on Mac and cheese. You get the flavor of the heat and some of the burn, but the creaminess helps to keep it in check.

That said, going all in with it slathered all over chicken wings is fun too. Definitely gets tge endorphins going.

Originally Posted by Baby Lee (Post 16083487)

That said, the mac and cheese recommend is spot-on.

I think I've mentioned before, but the best way to get a lot of heat without hitting a point of no return is to make mac'n'cheese, and season it with Reaper or Scorpion infused salt.

You gotta season it anyway, and this way you only need a little salt, and the pepper will keep you mindful of HOW LITTLE. [ie, this stuff is POTENT]

https://www.spiceandtea.com/scorpion...-sea-salt.html

Originally Posted by Detoxing (Post 16083524)

Yup, that's the one.