In the U.S., the U.K. and elsewhere, more people than ever are consuming spicy foods, including extreme pepper varieties. Hot-pepper-eating contests and similar “spicy food challenges” aren ...

There's a new record-breaker for the title of "hottest pepper in the world." The new spicy pepper may leave you in tears. Here's just how hot it is.

Potbelly Sandwich Works (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is heating up taste buds this summer with its ...

Pepper X measures an average of 2.693 million Scoville Heat Units. A jalapeño, by comparison, measures just 2,000 to 8,000 SHUs, while a serrano can land between 10,000 and 23,000 SHUs.

From extreme hot sauces to online spice challenges, Americans have long had a fascination with spice. Chile pepper production has consistently grown in the US, and diners increasingly expect more ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with hot pepper expert Ed Currie about Pepper X, which was named the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.

This Spicy Baby Tomato and Sweet Pepper Chutney is the condiment you didn’t know your meals were missing. Sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of heat, it’s a flavor-packed jar of magic ...

Pour the hot brine over the carrots, making sure they’re fully submerged. Let the jar cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. The pickles are ready in 3 hours but taste better after a day.

Using a canning funnel, ladle hot pepper jelly into the hot jar, filling a 1/4-inch from the top. Cover with a lid and secure with a ring. Repeat until all jars are full.

My mom eats a hot pepper with pretty much every meal. When I was growing up, it was usually a jalapeño — she would chop it up and mix the pieces into a salad or bite directly off the pepper ...

Guinness World Records crowned a new South Carolina pepper as the world's spiciest pepper in October. Here's how hot it is compared to other peppers.

If you find your batch too spicy, add a bit more honey; if it’s not spicy enough, a few drops of Sriracha or other hot sauce will kick up the heat instantly. If you’re timid, make a half-batch ...