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Capsicum chinense

Trinidad Scorpion - Scoville, Taste & Uses

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 misst in der Regel 1,200,000-2,000,000 SHU (Extrem). Ist in Trinidad and Tobago in Gewürzen, Eingelegtem und Marinaden enthalten. 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. Siehe Soßen mit Trinidad Scorpion

Auch bekannt als: Trinidad Scorpion Butch T, Scorpion Pepper

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

Art

Capsicum chinense

Schärfe

1,200,000-2,000,000 SHUExtrem

Aroma

instant-heat, Fruchtig, floral, Kräftig, lingering

Herkunft / Regionen

Trinidad and Tobago

Farbe / Form

Red or yellow when ripe, with pointed tail

Fruchtgröße

4-5 cm long, 3-4 cm wide

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Geschmack & 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.

Wärmeprofil

Scoville-Skala

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

Heat label

Extreme

Erntezeit

Late summer to autumn

Sauce-Index-Einträge

5

Geschichte & Kultur

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.

Botanik & Anbautipps

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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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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Trinidad Scorpion erreicht in der Regel eine Größe von 1,200,000-2,000,000 SHU (Extrem). Die Größenangaben variieren je nach Sorte und Anbaubedingungen.

Quellen

  • Republic of Heat Feldnotizen aus dem Verkostungslabor
  • Über Directus eingereichte Produzentendossiers
  • Offene Sortenregister und wissenschaftliche Forschung zu Paprika

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