Carolina Snaps
The Carolina Reaper
Season 6 Episode 8 | 59sVideo has Closed Captions
The Carolina Reaper pepper is a testament to Ed Currie’s journey to global spice fame.
Unleashing fiery heat from South Carolina, the Carolina Reaper is a testament to Ed Currie’s journey to global spice fame. Developed in Rock Hill, SC, this pepper boasts up to 2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units and holds the Guinness World Record for hottest pepper.
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Carolina Snaps
The Carolina Reaper
Season 6 Episode 8 | 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Unleashing fiery heat from South Carolina, the Carolina Reaper is a testament to Ed Currie’s journey to global spice fame. Developed in Rock Hill, SC, this pepper boasts up to 2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units and holds the Guinness World Record for hottest pepper.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipUnleashing fiery heat from South Carolina, the Carolina Reaper stands as a tribute to Ed Curry's remarkable journey to global spice fame!
The Carolina Reaper is renowned as one of the hottest peppers in the world developed by Ed Curry in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Curry was originally seeking to create a sweet pepper however, he instead created the Carolina Reaper.
The pepper was named for its distinctive scorpion-like tail and intense heat ranging from 1,400,000 to 2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units!
The Guinness Book of World Records named the Carolina Reaper the hottest pepper in 2013.
The Carolina Reaper has made a significant impact on the spice industry with products being used in a variety of hot sauces and salsa.
Ed Curry's spicest innovation highlights South Carolina's contribution to agricultural and culinary arts.
The Reaper's legacy continues to inspire chili enthusiasts and represents South Carolina's unique agricultural heritage.
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Carolina Snaps is a local public television program presented by SCETV
Support for this program is provided by The ETV Endowment of South Carolina.