Fresh Chilies Scotch Bonnet Red by Chilli Hills

Family: Capsicum Chinense

Origin : Caribbean on the island of Jamaica

Scotch Bonnet (Bahamian, Bahama Mama, Jamaican Hot or Martinique Pepper) is a very hot pepper closely related to the Habanero and has roughly the same heat levels. The peppers are about the same size as the Habanero – 2.5 cm wide and 4 cm long. The shape is different and resembles a Scottish bonnet, hence the name. These hot peppers grow mainly in the Caribbean and are widely cultivated in Jamaica.

The Scottish bonnet is especially revered in the cuisine of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, but also in the recipes of other Caribbean islands. The taste is slightly different from its Habanero cousin. This is why Jamaican Jerk and other Caribbean dishes have a unique taste. Jerk is a style of cooking that originates from Jamaica. The meat is rubbed with a very spicy spice blend called Jamaican Jerk Spice. Scotch Bonnet is one of the ingredients.

Heat level: 150.000 – 325.000 SHU

Color: Red

5 psc

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