The Last Dab: Thermageddon | Hot Ones 辣醬

A single drop on a spoon was enough to feel the heat building from pepper x, and the smoky sweetness underneath made it almost worth the pain. My nose ran for a full ten minutes, but I’ve never tasted anything quite like this.

I used about half a teaspoon on my tacos and it was almost too much, but the flavor is actually really complex if you can survive the burn. The heat builds slowly and stays for a good fifteen minutes, exactly what I wanted.

The heat sneaks up on you, then lingers for ages—and the smoky, peppery flavor actually makes the burn worth it.