
Crushed Red Chile
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum Flavor: Sharp, Pungent, Earthy, with an underlying subtle Fruitiness Heat Level: Hot - 30,000 to 50,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) Origin: USA Use With: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Game Meats, Fish, Seafood, and Vegetables Description: Whether called Crushed Red Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Hot Pepper Flakes, or simply Chile Flakes, are a staple in every pizza parlor and can be found in or on dishes from around the world. This coarse, flaky, red and orange spice full of seeds is typically made from a mix of different red chiles that can include Cayenne, Serrano, Red Jalapeños, Ancho, and even Red Bell Peppers among others which accounts for the different color variations if you look closely. Suggested Uses: Use to add heat, color, and texture to salsas, hot sauces, marinades, sauces, soups, stews, curries, dressings, and dips Use as a table condiment alongside salt a pepper Use to infuse oils to use for cooking or as a condiment Add to dry rubs for meats, fish, a