Ghost Pepper

3Lvl 31MScoville

Smoky, garlic-forward, slow finish.

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Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce$14.00 · 5 FL OZ
The Sauce

Smoke first. Then the heat lands.

A legend in the world of heat, the Ghost Pepper hot sauce is one of the most famous and feared chilies ever recorded. Carlos’ Consuming Fire Hot Sauce brings you this iconic pepper in an artisan sauce focused on pure, natural intensity. Experience the slow-building, legendary fire that revolutionized chili culture.

What do you get when you mix nearly unsurpassable heat with a rock star name? You get the Ghost Pepper hot sauce, otherwise known as Bhut Jolokia. Once a Guinness World Records champ, this pepper weighs in at an eye-popping 855,000 to 1,041,427 SHU. At Carlos' Consuming Fire Hot Sauce, we respect the integrity of this "bad boy" of the chili world, delivering an authentic Ghost Pepper hot sauce that focuses on raw heat without artificial extracts. It is the perfect choice for those who demand serious fire (107 to 417 times hotter than a jalapeño) and appreciate small-batch quality.

Why Our Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce Stands Out

  • Pure Heat Profile: We use premium Ghost Peppers to ensure the consistent, lingering intensity that defines the Bhut Jolokia variety. Our Ghost Pepper hot sauce delivers uncompromising performance every time.
  • Small-Batch Integrity: Every bottle of our Ghost Pepper hot sauce is produced in small batches in Clearwater, Florida, ensuring strict quality control and an artisan finish.
  • Natural Craftsmanship: No fillers or artificial additives. We let the natural power of the pepper take center stage in our Ghost Pepper hot sauce, balanced perfectly for those who love extreme heat.
Front label of Carlos' Consuming Fire Hot Sauce Ghost Pepper bottle, 5 FL OZ (148mL).
Front label of Carlos' Consuming Fire Hot Sauce Ghost Pepper bottle, 5 FL OZ (148mL).

How to Use (With Caution)

Despite its extreme heat, the Ghost Pepper hot sauce possesses a pleasant and palatable vibrant aroma, making it a favorite for flavoring curries and pickles. This sauce is incredibly versatile and pairs perfectly with anything, including eggs, pork, red meat, poultry, seafood, and much more!

  • Spice Up Your Favorites: Add a few drops of Ghost Pepper hot sauce to burgers, tacos, or chicken wings for an immediate level-up in heat.
  • The Ultimate Marinade: Use our Ghost Pepper hot sauce as a base for pork or poultry marinades to infuse your meat with a deep, lasting fire.
  • Breakfast with a Kick: Start your day with a bold statement by adding a dash of Ghost Pepper hot sauce to your morning eggs, omelets, or breakfast burritos.
  • Pro Tip: Use sparingly! The heat is legendary and has been known to bring out hiccups and intense eye-watering in even the most seasoned chili heads.
Warning: This product is extremely spicy. Use sparingly and keep away from children and pets. Handle with caution.

Ghost Pepper Fast Facts

Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
855,000 – 1,041,427
Median Heat (SHU)
948,214
Jalapeño reference point
107 to 417 times hotter
Origin
India
Use
Culinary
Size
2 to 3 inches long, pod-like
Flavor
Sweet, fruity, earthy
Elements

What's in the bottle

The flavor

Smoky, garlic-forward, slow finish.

Intensity3 / 5

The craft

Small-batch, hand-bottled in Florida.

The pepper

Scoville 1M

Ghost Pepper

What do you get when you mix a nearly unsurpassable heat with a rock star name? You get a hot pepper of legend. That’s what you have with the ghost pepper , otherwise known as Bhut Jolokia .

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Anatomy

Inside the bottle

Ghost Pepper

What do you get when you mix a nearly unsurpassable heat with a rock star name? You get a hot pepper of legend. That’s what you have with the ghost pepper, otherwise known as Bhut Jolokia.

  • 1M SHU

Smoke & Fire

There is a flavor beyond the extreme spiciness, believe it or not. This chili has a slow-building heat, so you experience the flavor (for at least a few seconds) before the hammer drops.

    On the table

    The Bhut Jolokia is a marvellous gift of nature. Despite being extremely hot, it possesses a pleasant and palatable aroma. Its name varies across different regions and countries.

      Level 3 of 5

      1M Scoville heat units.

      • 1M SHU
      • Heat 3/5
      Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce bottle
      The Peppers

      About the peppers

      The Ghost Pepper, decoded

      What do you get when you mix a nearly unsurpassable heat with a rock star name? You get a hot pepper of legend. That’s what you have with the ghost pepper, otherwise known as Bhut Jolokia. This is the bad boy of the chili world, weighing in from 855,000 Scoville heat units to an eye-popping 1,041,427 SHU! It’s one of the hottest peppers in the world and a one-time Guinness Book of World Records champ. In fact, the Bhut Jolokia has become something of a legend in chili pepper eating dares. Many popular YouTube videos have been shot of people downing a raw Bhut Jolokia in a few quick bites. And then the body’s responses begin. The heat of this pepper will bring out hiccups, intense burning, numbness, eye-watering, and general sweating.

      Heat rating
      Level 3 of 5
      Scoville heat units855K – 1MSHU
      Median heat948KSHU
      Capsicum speciesChinense
      OriginIndia
      UseCulinary
      Size2 to 3 inches long, pod-like
      FlavorSweet, fruity, earthy
      Net weight
      0.91 lb
      Dimensions
      8.69 × 5.31 × 1.75 in
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      Reviews

      5.0 · 1 review

      • brandondale1
        Nov 5, 2021

        Not just hot for the sake of being hot like other sauces. The flavor is SO good. I love putting this on breakfast foods like eggs, hash browns and sausage. Tomato based pastas and ramen. Any meats. It compliments everything!

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