Trinidad Moruga scorpion
Moruga Scorpion · Moruga Blend · Trinidad Scorpion Moruga
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About this variety
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion held the Guinness World Record for hottest pepper in 2012, averaging 1.2 million SHU with peaks exceeding 2 million. Named after the village of Moruga in Trinidad, this superhot features a distinctive scorpion-tail point and delivers a delayed but devastating heat that builds intensely over several minutes. Despite its extreme pungency, it offers a surprisingly fruity, almost sweet flavor before the heat overwhelms.
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Culinary uses
Used extremely sparingly in hot sauces, pepper sprays, and extreme heat challenges. Best suited for making superhot hot sauces where only drops are needed, or for adding intense heat to large batches of chili or stews. Often dried and ground into powder for controlled heat application.
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