452 hot pepper recipes

Grilled beef tenderloin gets seared hot then finished indirect, basted with a vinegar-and-ancho Western BBQ mop. Spicy Texas-style barbecue sauce with cumin and Tabasco for medium-rare results.

Pickled onions brined overnight in salt water, then packed in a hot vinegar brine with mustard seeds, horseradish, bay leaf, and hot peppers. Crunchy and tangy.

Smoky, flame-kissed whiskey BBQ sauce with molasses, brown sugar, and a splash of hot sauce. Sauteed in scotch then flambeed for deep, complex flavor that only gets better with age.

Homemade Sai Oua: ground pork packed with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, cilantro root, and dried chilies, stuffed into natural casings and charbroiled. Northern Thai sausage done right.

Pon pon chicken (bang bang chicken) shreds poached chicken over salted cucumber ribbons with a warm sesame-soy-ginger dressing. Classic Sichuan cold-plate appetizer or main.

Chinese egg pancake rolls stuffed with seasoned pork, mushrooms, and scallions, steamed then sliced and drizzled with oyster-plum dipping sauce.

Memphis-style rib basting sauce built on red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire with a kick of hot pepper. Tangy, thin, and made for long smokes.

Homemade Thai red curry paste (nam prik kaeng daeng) with dry-roasted cumin and coriander, dried chilies, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, and shrimp paste. Pounded by hand for authentic depth.

Peppered London broil seared in a dry pan with a flour crust, served with lime-marinated red onions and a kick of Tabasco. A bold, no-oil steak dinner for two.

A tangy, jewel-toned tomato aspic loaded with crunchy celery, green peppers, and green beans. This vintage molded salad brings old-school Southern charm to any potluck or holiday spread.

Slow cooker navy bean soup with ham hocks or chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, and thyme. A hearty crockpot bean soup that simmers all day and freezes well.

Thakkali is a Sri Lankan curried tomato dish simmered in coconut milk with cumin, fenugreek, cinnamon, and curry leaves. A tangy, creamy vegetarian side ready in 40 minutes.

Rasta redfish marinade is a Caribbean-style chutney made from unripe mangos, tamarind, malt vinegar, ginger, and hot chilies. Simmered, pureed, and ready to transform grilled fish.

Hot wine jelly made with sweet red wine and crushed chili peppers for a sweet-spicy spread. Serve with roasted meats, cheese boards, or crackers for a bold condiment.

Barbecued lamb skewers marinate cubed lamb in lemon juice, garlic, and chili oil, then grill until charred outside and pink inside. Chinese Muslim style street food served with naan bread or sesame shao bing rolls.

A simple and tasty pickling recipe that's easy to use and enjoy!