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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Trinidad Scorpion Butch T pepper, briefly the world's hottest pepper in 2011.
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Dried Trinidad Scorpion Butch T Pepper is the dried version of one of the hottest peppers in history, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, developed from a Trinidad Scorpion selection by Butch Taylor, founder of Zydeco Hot Sauce in Mississippi. In March 2011 a lab test measured it at 1,463,700 Scoville Heat Units, briefly earning it the title of world's hottest pepper according to Guinness World Records.
The plant is vigorous and well-branched, with intense green leaves. The fruits are bulbous with a bumpy, pockmarked skin, developing a small curled pointed tail typical of scorpion varieties, which becomes more pronounced as the fruit ripens from green to orange and finally fiery red.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C: Capsicum chinense germination is slow, often 3-4 weeks.
Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 15°C. It prefers full sun, rich well-drained soil, regular watering and supportive fertilization throughout the season.
The capsaicin content is extremely high: always handle with disposable gloves, avoiding any contact with eyes and mucous membranes. During drying, keep the product away from direct drafts and excessive heat sources.
Like other Capsicum chinense, it can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly, especially under protected cultivation with poor ventilation.
Capsaicin, responsible for the heat, has thermogenic properties and boosts metabolism. Dried Trinidad Scorpion Butch T pepper, with a sweet, fruity flavor followed by a fast, intense burst of heat, is used as powder, sauces or concentrated extracts, always in minimal doses.