Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz

Cayenne Pepper is pure ground chile heat — bright, clean, and direct, with a sharp front and a steady burn. It's the workhorse pepper that crosses Cajun, Mexican, Indian, and Sichuan kitchens whenever a dish needs heat without changing its flavor profile.

Common Uses

Essential in Cajun and Creole cooking: jambalaya, gumbo, étouffée, blackened redfish, and dry rubs for andouille and barbecue. In Mexican kitchens, it sharpens enchilada sauces, chorizo, and pickled vegetables. Stir into chili, hot wing sauce, and Nashville hot oil; dust on roasted nuts, deviled eggs, and avocado toast; whisk into vinaigrettes and Bloody Mary mix.

Cuisine Context

Cayenne is the universal heat dial — used wherever cooks want to add fire without the smoke of chipotle or the fruitiness of guajillo. In Louisiana it's a defining ingredient; everywhere else it's the adjustment knob at the end of the recipe.

Pro Tip

Add cayenne early when blooming in oil or butter — the heat distributes evenly through the dish. Add it late when you want a sharper, more aggressive bite on the palate.

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