Red Pepper, Ground

Product Info:
Red Pepper Ground (Capsicum frutescens) is made from the Capsicum Chile. This is one of the most pungent varieties of chile. Red Pepper is made from grinding both the flesh and the seeds of the chile, this makes it a very hot and it should be used with care as a little goes a very long way. The name of the Red Pepper probably came from the area of South America where the chile originated. Red Pepper Ground is believed to be beneficial for the circulatory system. 

Suggested Use:
Red Pepper Ground is made from the Capsicum Chile. This is one of the most pungent varieties of chile peppers. Red Pepper is great in chile, soups and stews. A bit of Red Pepper can give the right kick to any homemade salsa. Also, add to oils to make a rub for meats and poultry.

Ingredients:
Dried Chiles.

Basic Prep:
Add directly to recipes as called for. Heating the powder makes it spicier, so add to simmering recipes gradually.