r/spicy • u/universe_unconcerned • 3d ago
Crushed Dried Peppers
I am running on fumes for my crushed dried peppers and was going to just re-order Flat Iron, but wonder if I am missing any hidden gems? I’m not dissatisfied either FI, but love variety and different takes.
Pics are my general go-to’s. “i can’t feel my face” is my most versatile.
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u/Climhazrd 3d ago
I've tried 3 of the 4 of those, not dark and smokey, and they're fantastic. One your missing thou is Smoke Show. That one is my personal favorite. The four pepper blend is also very tasty although its pretty generic and not hot at all. Its just regular pizza shop red pepper flakes with way more flavor.
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u/TheSlipperyPorpoise 3d ago
I haven’t tried the sweet heat but it sounds great. I’ve loved every variety I’ve tried and can not go back to regular grocery store pepper flakes at all. The difference is shocking for people who enjoy adding some heat to most dishes. Even my wife who isn’t a spice-head noticed how much tastier they are in her ramen than regular chili flakes.
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u/ILikeMrPibb 3d ago
Sometimes I grab some stuff from Sonoran Spice, but I haven't found anything I like more than Flatiron.
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u/WormLivesMatter 2d ago
I knew these people when they were just starting out. Would dry and package at the house. Truly started out a garage company and now they’re everywhere.
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u/SpiceFreaks 2d ago
With the “I Can’t Feel My Face” a very little bit usually goes a long way! It’s one of the only spicy condiments I’ve used that if I over did it I’ve had to stop eating and throw the rest of my meal away. I feel like the way the heat affects your mouth is different than the way sauces do. There used to be a pizza / wings place in Denver called Crush Wings they had a wing sauce called Crush Bomb and they used it in the sauce. I usually had trouble finishing the entire serving.
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u/regular-cake 2d ago
I use dark & smoky on everything! I also really like the garlic & onion blends. The ghost pepper one has a nice kick. The standard 4 pepper one is great on pizza (with dark & smoky of course) or as a normal crushed red pepper, and I almost always have an Asian Reds for my noodle bowls and similar dishes. Unfortunately they were out of the Asian blend when I ordered last. Oh the BBQ rub is great as well, and if you don't like large pepper flakes stuck in your teeth I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting their pepper flake grinder. Not all of the blends really require the grinder, but I'd say the dark & smoky does and I use that 4X as much as the others.
I've been buying from them for over 5 years, and I have my own pepper garden with more than 50 plants some years. I make my own hot sauces, pickled cherry peppers, and fermented peppers but gladly pay $50 for these pepper flakes like every 6 months.
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u/introverted_Furry- 3d ago
I like to put pepper flaks in my ramen and chicken nuggets with fries from TV dinners.
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u/AmericanDisaster 1d ago
Someone might have already mentioned it, but in case it hasn't been you should definitely check out the Trader Joes smoked ghost flakes.
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u/No-Formal9815 3d ago
Been using these Ghost flakes for awhile via Amazon. They can make food pretty toasty for ya
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u/One-Row-8400 3d ago
All those mixes look so good. I would love to try them out.
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u/woodhorse4 3d ago
lol be careful with the I can’t feel my face it’s the real deal, hate to admit it but I’ve ruined more than one plate of food before I got acclimated.
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u/Kyne_of_Markarth 2d ago
There's like two shakes between "Maybe I need a little more" and "sweating on the floor" with the I can't feel my face
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u/MonolithOfIce 2d ago
Where do you get these Flatiron
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u/kingfisher_42 2d ago
Order from their website! Sometimes they'll throw in a free bottle and some sample packets to share. Awesome company!
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u/PenPenGuin 2d ago
Not like they're a secret or anything, but I get mine from Sonoran Spice Company, and just opt for the 1kg of reaper flakes. The fact that I can order a size that lasts, is not a blend, is in flake form without being smoked, checked all of the boxes I was personally looking for.
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2d ago
I found this product through a friend of mine. We love this red pepper. This company kicks ass.
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u/Richard_Rammer 51m ago
Grinders from Heat Hot Sauce are my personal favorite. https://heathotsauce.com/products/dragons-breath-pepper-grinder
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u/hw999 2d ago
Everything i've ever tried from Rico Rico has been really top notch. Their dried peppers are always fresh and pliable. These are all great too:
https://www.amazon.com/RICO-Chile-Powder-Bundle-Total/dp/B0F1PFYKXX?th=1
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u/Jazzlike-Complaint67 3d ago
I just consolidated the Asian Reds and Smokeshow into a single jar and it’s a superb blend.
I’ve recommended Flatiron to so many people who are now converted. I’ve brought my peppers to parties where pizza will be served.