General Description:
Cayenne Pepper is made from the dried pods of pungent chili peppers. This fiery spice adds flair to dishes from Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
Geographical Sources
Cayenne Pepper comes from Central and South America and the West Indies.
Traditional Ethnic Uses
Cayenne Pepper is traditionally used in Mexican and Italian cooking.
Taste and Aroma
Cayenne Pepper has little aroma, but it is extremely hot to taste.
History/Region of Origin
Cayenne Peppers were grown for thousands of years in the West Indies and Central and South America. Spanish explorers looking for black pepper misnamed them as pepper, and introduced them to the rest of the world. One of Columbus' passengers, de Cuneo, wrote how the Native Americans ate pepperlike fruit "like we eat apples."
A Few Ideas to Get You Started
Try adding Cayenne Pepper to salsa, avocado dip, taco, and enchilada sauces for extra zesty flavor. You can heat up a barbecue sauce or meat marinade with a shake of Cayenne Pepper. Spice up your tartar sauce or vegetable dips and dressings with a pinch of Cayenne Pepper. You can make SouthoftheBorder omelets with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a pinch of Cayenne Pepper added to the eggs.
All Natural
No Preservatives
No Additives
No Anti-Caking Agents
No Fillers
Low Sodium
No M.S.G.
Hand Blended in Small Batches
Net Wt 14oz