How to Use Cayenne Pepper

Sharp, pure chilli heat with a slightly fruity, earthy background note.

Catalogued origin is listed as Various, as cayenne-type chillies are grown across several warm-climate regions.

Here is how to cook with Cayenne Pepper, with a simple infusion option too. One ingredient. Nothing added.

How to Use Cayenne Pepper

Ways to use Cayenne Pepper in the kitchen:

• Stews & Chilli: Con Carne
• Curries: Sauces
• Marinades: Meat Rubs
• Sauces & Dressings: A Pinch

Tips

• Storage: Keep sealed and dry, away from heat and light.
• In the kitchen: Used in stews and chilli con carne, curries and sauces, marinades and meat rubs; a pinch is usually enough.

Tasting Notes

Concentrated cayenne heat with a pungent, aromatic edge - a pinch lifts a whole pot.

• Fiery Heat: Heat: Very Hot
• Pungent: Form: Whole Dried Chilli
• Aromatic: Use: A Little Goes Far
• Sharp Bite: Colour: Deep Red
• Warming: Best In: Chilli & Curries
• Building Burn: Grind: Fresh As Needed