The new world's hottest pepper, Pepper X, is 3 times spicier than its predecessor

3 years ago by mike591 to c/news

Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina said his team stabilized Pepper X about a decade ago, but only released it now because no one had been able to beat his previous record.

Tigbitties 4 points 3 years ago

Can we just skip everything in between and eat lava?

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palordrolap 1 point 3 years ago

It's possible to obtain pure capsaicin. At this point I'm surprised it isn't for sale as a sprinkle-on condiment.

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cwagner 1 point 3 years ago

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baggachipz 4 points 3 years ago

I know Ed Currie personally. He's a great dude, gives back to the community, and is a total mad scientist. He has peppers waiting in the wings which put this one to shame!

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ripcord 0 points 3 years ago

Well...if so, what's he waiting for? Those would be the hottest peppers.

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ringwraithfish 1 point 3 years ago

Always hold your cards to your chest, give someone else a goal that's in reach, then reveal that they, in fact, aren't even close to beating you.

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baggachipz 2 points 3 years ago

Exactly right. Funny thing is he’s had Pepper X waiting for just such an event, but decided to release it anyway because nobody could beat the reaper. But they were getting close, so time to pull ahead again.

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cwagner 2 points 3 years ago

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DrYes 6 points 3 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUYtDA7j19c

Pepper X: Sean Evans, Chili Klaus & Smokin' Ed Currie Eat the New World's Hottest Pepper | Hot Ones

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guyrocket 2 points 3 years ago

Good god. They ate that thing. Crazy!