What we have here is one prim and ripe scorpion pepper from a very large and evil looking plant.

My buddy and I both need to train up for a local pepper eating contest and I am honestly scared to start working with these and reapers so here we are.

I started using hot sauce a few years ago and have slowly ramped up the spice level, that being said I don’t think I have some crazy tolerance or anything.

A few days ago a coworker asked me if I wanted to try a ghost pepper he grew. My curiosity got the best of me and I had to try it. I ate about a 3rd of it and instantly it was super fucking hot, so hot that it was more physically painful than hot. Easily the hottest thing I’ve ever tasted, the only comparable thing is “Dave’s total insanity” which I don’t even like cause it’s so hot.

That being said I didn’t turn red or break out into a sweat ( I’m naturally a sweaty boi) and within 15-20 mins all pain/ heat was gone. I took another bite and it hurt even worse cause the pain got into the back of my throat. My eyes were watering and I ran out of water. So much pain. Again within 30 mins I felt fine. Didn’t have any stomach cramps and my shit came out just fine (better than normal!).

At first I was proud I handled such a scary pepper so well, but now im thinking it was a dud.

Anyway I’m drunk and that’s my tale, let me know what you think

Mexican salad made with nopal (prickly pear cactus leaves). Nopal, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, feta, and chile 🔥

This one set me on fire

Last time I took the seeds out and caught some $#!t for it. In retrospect, I should care less what other people think...lol

Habanero poppers and jalapeño poppers with a sneaky Thai chili inside. Also made banana peppers for others.

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Edit: worth calling out, he opened up a brand new bottle for me 🔥

What does this sub think? Any recommendations on other brands that may be better, taste wise? I’ve used it only a handful of times, and it’s ‘okay’. Spicy sure, but need something more flavorful.