--- product_id: 20291448 title: "Mad Dog 357 Dried Carolina Reaper Peppers (7 grams)" brand: "mad dog gear" price: "VT5228" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Mad Dog Gear" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/20291448-mad-dog-357-dried-carolina-reaper-peppers-7-grams store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Locally grown in Massachusetts 7g resealable freshness pack 1,266,000+ SHU heat power Mad Dog 357 Dried Carolina Reaper Peppers (7 grams) **Brand:** mad dog gear **Price:** VT5228 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Ignite your taste buds with the ultimate heat experience! 🌶️ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mad Dog 357 Dried Carolina Reaper Peppers (7 grams) by mad dog gear - **How much does it cost?** VT5228 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/20291448-mad-dog-357-dried-carolina-reaper-peppers-7-grams) ## Best For - mad dog gear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mad dog gear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Flavor Meets Fire:** Not just heat—enjoy a rich, complex flavor profile perfect for gourmet hot sauces and culinary experiments. - • **Freshness Locked In:** Resealable 7-gram pouch ensures your Carolina Reaper pods stay potent and ready to ignite. - • **Crafted Close to Home:** Proudly grown in Massachusetts, supporting local agriculture with every spicy bite. - • **Unmatched Heat Intensity:** Experience the fiery punch of the world's hottest pepper at over 1.26 million SHU. - • **Safety First, Spice Always:** Use with care—ideal for grinders and sauces to control the heat and avoid the dreaded burn. ## Overview The Carolina Reaper is officially the hottest chili pepper on Earth, tested at over 1,266,000 Scoville Heat Units. This 7-gram resealable pouch of dried pods is locally grown in Massachusetts, delivering fresh, intense heat and rich flavor perfect for adventurous chefs and hot sauce aficionados. Handle with care to unlock its full spicy potential. ## Description desertcart.com : Mad Dog 357 Dried Carolina Reaper Peppers (7 grams) : Grocery & Gourmet Food Review: Hot but not the hottest - Please don’t eat these raw. I did and the heat was ok, (honestly I've had hotter hot sauces) but the gut/stomach burn was crazy painful. It took about 7 hours before I didnt feel it anymore. My advice is to put them in a empty pepper grinder and spice up food in small amounts, they work perfectly that way. Review: These peppers have an excellent flavor and the spiciness you would expect from the ... - These peppers have an excellent flavor and the spiciness you would expect from the spiciest pepper on earth. I purchased these for making homemade hot sauce, and it turned out great. The fire is real and the flavor is great. In case anyone else wants to make their own and can't seem to find a good guide, I'll give my method in a nutshell. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients, but keep in mind that salt and vinegar are the base for the vast majority of hot sauces, so keep that in mind. Boil 1/4-1/2 cup water in a small saucepan (deep enough to submerge half of a pepper) Remove from heat and add peppers (let soak for 10-20 mins, pressing the peppers occasionally to get water inside) Put it all in a blender or food processor that SEALS (this is important, you don't want it splashing out like I had happening) Add 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 cup of vinegar (white/apple cider), 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, and 2 teaspoons onion powder Blend until there are no real chunks (sometimes a skin refuses to blend, but you want the rest blended well) Use a fine mesh metal strainer when pouring into your bottle for a very liquid hot sauce, don't strain if you want a thicker sauce. Pour into your chosen bottles using a stainless steel funnel (if it's plastic, the flavor will stick to the funnel basically forever) Makes roughly 12 ounces of liquid. You now have hot sauce. Make sure to do this in a very well ventilated area. My buddy and I were coughing from the spicy air the whole time we made it. Also, BE SURE TO WEAR RUBBER GLOVES DURING THE ENTIRE PROCESS. You don't want the pepper on your skin. Even if you don't get chemical burns on your hands, and even if you wash your hands very thoroughly, you will touch your eyes or your face without thinking about it. Good luck. ## Features - Mad Dog 357 Reaper Pepper Pods 7 gram pack resealable pouch - Tested at over 1,266,000 SHU HPLC - The Carolina Reaper is the hottest chili pepper on Earth - Locally Grown in Massachusetts ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B015D0TKJS | | Best Sellers Rank | #421,243 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #1,239 in Chili Powders | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (34) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Manufacturer | Ashley Food Company | | Package Dimensions | 7 x 3 x 2.2 inches; 0.25 ounces | | UPC | 029255000108 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Mad Dog Gear - **Item Form:** pod - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Produce sold as:** Pre-packaged - **Variety:** Chili ## Images ![Mad Dog 357 Dried Carolina Reaper Peppers (7 grams) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91NXo9eROxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hot but not the hottest *by J***. on January 1, 2018* Please don’t eat these raw. I did and the heat was ok, (honestly I've had hotter hot sauces) but the gut/stomach burn was crazy painful. It took about 7 hours before I didnt feel it anymore. My advice is to put them in a empty pepper grinder and spice up food in small amounts, they work perfectly that way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These peppers have an excellent flavor and the spiciness you would expect from the ... *by T***Y on May 1, 2016* These peppers have an excellent flavor and the spiciness you would expect from the spiciest pepper on earth. I purchased these for making homemade hot sauce, and it turned out great. The fire is real and the flavor is great. In case anyone else wants to make their own and can't seem to find a good guide, I'll give my method in a nutshell. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients, but keep in mind that salt and vinegar are the base for the vast majority of hot sauces, so keep that in mind. Boil 1/4-1/2 cup water in a small saucepan (deep enough to submerge half of a pepper) Remove from heat and add peppers (let soak for 10-20 mins, pressing the peppers occasionally to get water inside) Put it all in a blender or food processor that SEALS (this is important, you don't want it splashing out like I had happening) Add 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 cup of vinegar (white/apple cider), 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, and 2 teaspoons onion powder Blend until there are no real chunks (sometimes a skin refuses to blend, but you want the rest blended well) Use a fine mesh metal strainer when pouring into your bottle for a very liquid hot sauce, don't strain if you want a thicker sauce. Pour into your chosen bottles using a stainless steel funnel (if it's plastic, the flavor will stick to the funnel basically forever) Makes roughly 12 ounces of liquid. You now have hot sauce. Make sure to do this in a very well ventilated area. My buddy and I were coughing from the spicy air the whole time we made it. Also, BE SURE TO WEAR RUBBER GLOVES DURING THE ENTIRE PROCESS. You don't want the pepper on your skin. Even if you don't get chemical burns on your hands, and even if you wash your hands very thoroughly, you will touch your eyes or your face without thinking about it. Good luck. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very painful but great for food *by J***S on May 13, 2022* Whether you got this because you lost a bet or if you needed to get your hands on something spicy, these are definitely not something to snack on. 10/10 would buy again for preparing great hot sauces and chili ## Frequently Bought Together - Mad Dog 357 Dried Carolina Reaper Peppers (7 grams) - Elijah's Xtreme Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce, Handcrafted Award Winning Blend of Ghost Peppers, Habanero Garlic & Lime, Extreme Heat & Flavor - Wicked Reaper Wicked Tickle Carolina Reaper Chili Peppers World's Hottest Dried Spice 10 Pack +2 Free --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/20291448-mad-dog-357-dried-carolina-reaper-peppers-7-grams](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/20291448-mad-dog-357-dried-carolina-reaper-peppers-7-grams) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*