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The heat of the 7-Pot pepper is similar to the Bhut Jolokia but with a more fruity and nutty flavor, like other Caribbean peppers. It is becoming more popular and well-known among chile-heads, but the seeds are very rare and hard to find.
The 7-Pot is from Trinidad, and there are a few different versions, including the Yellow 7-Pot, the 7-Pot Jonah, and the Chocolate, or 7-Pot Douglah. It is related to the Trinidad Scorpion Pepper and has rough, pimpled skin, but is more plump, with a ribbed texture and a more fruity flavor. Its name refers to the saying that it is hot enough to spice 7 pots of stew. In Trinidad, it is used in military grade tear gas and marine paint, which prevents barnacles.
jonn says
this was super good!! i ate ten and it wasn't even spicey unless my tastebuds died 🙁 lol
Sarah says
Hi!
Used as ingredient in teargas!?!!!!
What have I grown?
I have a 7 pot peach plant growing in my greenhouse producing a fair few of these grenades.
Any suggestions on what the heck to use them in without killing my family?
Cheers Sarah
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Yes, Sarah, these are HOT! I'm growing them again this year as well. Some people like to make hot sauce from them, but that's probably too hot for you. You could put one of them into a giant pot of chili and it will heat up the entire pot, of course. I like to dehydrate them then grind them into chili flakes or chili powder. Use sparingly. Really, though, you can use them in any recipe on this site.
jimAND ROSE nashwinter says
got all kinds growing;habs,chile pitins,carolina reapers,jalapenos,plus others?Will be a Very hot summer;going to make some hot ketchup;keep up the great work;
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Excellent, thanks!!