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Capsicum chinense

Trinidad Scorpion - Scoville, smaak & toepassingen

Trinidad Scorpion peppers look fierce, with wrinkled skin and stinger tails. The flavor teases with tropical fruit before unleashing a crushing burn. Within seconds, the heat spikes past 1,200,000 SHU and keeps climbing. Trinidadian citizens use tiny amounts in pepper sauces, soups, and meat marinades. Makers ferment the pods into mash for extreme condiments and powder them for spice blends. The pepper's floral aroma holds even after long cooking. Handle with caution, taste with respect - certified by the Ministry of Scorpion Heat. Trinidad Scorpion heeft doorgaans een temperatuur van 1,200,000-2,000,000 SHU (Extreem). Komt in Trinidad and Tobago veel voor in specerijen, augurken en marinades. Use minuscule amounts in Caribbean pepper sauce, curry, or stews. Blend with mango, papaya, or pineapple for sweet-heat glazes. Smoke and dry the pods to make incendiary powders for chili or barbecue rubs. Ferment chopped Scorpion with salt to create mash, then mix with vinegar for dropper sauces. Always dilute thoroughly and label clearly to warn eaters. Bekijk sauzen met Trinidad Scorpion

Ook bekend als: Trinidad Scorpion Butch T, Scorpion Pepper

Capsicum chinenseSausindex | 5
Trinidad Scorpion pepper - extreme (1,200,000-2,000,000 SHU) from Trinidad and Tobago

Soort

Capsicum chinense

Warmte

1,200,000-2,000,000 SHUExtreem

Smaak

instant-heat, Fruitig, floral, Bal, lingering

Herkomst / Regio's

Trinidad and Tobago

Kleur / Vorm

Red or yellow when ripe, with pointed tail

Pod-grootte

4-5 cm long, 3-4 cm wide

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Ontdek sauzen met Trinidad Scorpion

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Sausjes met Trinidad Scorpion

Ontdek hoe makers Trinidad Scorpion gebruiken in verschillende stijlen en regio’s.

Smaak & Aroma

Trinidad Scorpion peppers look fierce, with wrinkled skin and stinger tails. The flavor teases with tropical fruit before unleashing a crushing burn. Within seconds, the heat spikes past 1,200,000 SHU and keeps climbing. Trinidadian citizens use tiny amounts in pepper sauces, soups, and meat marinades. Makers ferment the pods into mash for extreme condiments and powder them for spice blends. The pepper's floral aroma holds even after long cooking. Handle with caution, taste with respect - certified by the Ministry of Scorpion Heat.
Use minuscule amounts in Caribbean pepper sauce, curry, or stews. Blend with mango, papaya, or pineapple for sweet-heat glazes. Smoke and dry the pods to make incendiary powders for chili or barbecue rubs. Ferment chopped Scorpion with salt to create mash, then mix with vinegar for dropper sauces. Always dilute thoroughly and label clearly to warn eaters.

Warmteprofiel

Scoville-schaal

1,200,000-2,000,000 SHU

Heat label

Extreme

Oogstperiode

Late summer to autumn

Sauce Index count

5

Geschiedenis en cultuur

Scorpion peppers hail from Trinidad and Tobago, where Capsicum chinense varieties have grown for generations. The "Butch T" strain gained fame when it briefly held the Guinness World Record for hottest pepper in 2011, testing at 1,463,700 SHU. Local farmers shared seeds with Australian grower Butch Taylor and later with hobbyists worldwide. Today, several Scorpion strains exist, but all trace back to Trinidadian landraces. The pepper remains a key ingredient in Trini-style pepper sauce and doubles as a symbol of island heat culture.

Plantkunde & kweekadvies

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Trinidad Scorpions require long, hot seasons and skilled care. Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the last frost, using heat mats near 30°C for germination. Transplant when soil stays above 18°C, and give plants full sun plus wind protection. They reach up to 1.2 meters tall, needing stakes or cages. Provide rich soil, consistent moisture, and calcium to prevent blossom end rot. Expect 120 to 150 days from transplant to ripe pods. In cooler regions, greenhouses or indoor grow tents are essential.
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Veelgestelde vragen

Trinidad Scorpion bereikt doorgaans een hoogte van 1,200,000-2,000,000 SHU (Extreem). Deze waarden variëren naargelang de cultivar en de teeltomstandigheden.

Bronnen

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Beoordeeld door Republic of Heat - laatst bijgewerkt op 2025-11-08