SuperhotC. chinenseUnited States
Trinidad Scorpion Butch T
Butch T · Butch T Scorpion · TSBT
1,463,700Scoville Heat Units
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Botanical data
Heat (SHU)1,463,700
SpeciesC. chinense
OriginUnited States
Days to mature90
Plant height90–120 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourred
YieldModerate
Growth habitBush
Germination7-21
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourgreen
About this variety
The Trinidad Scorpion Butch T held the world record for hottest pepper from 2011-2013, reaching over 1.4 million SHU. Propagated by Butch Taylor of Zydeco Farms in Mississippi, this Capsicum chinense cultivar derives from Trinidad Scorpion genetics and features the characteristic scorpion-tail point at the blossom end. Known for its extreme heat and delayed but intense burn.
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Culinary scores
Sauce
9/10
Drying
8/10
Pickling
4/10
Culinary uses
Primarily used for extreme hot sauces and chilli challenges due to its exceptional heat level. Can be used sparingly in superhot hot sauces, dried and powdered for extreme heat seasoning blends, or infused into oils. Requires careful handling and protective equipment during processing.
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Quick reference
Heat1,463,700 SHU
SpeciesC. chinense
OriginUnited States
Days to ripe90
Ripe colourred
Best forSauce, Drying
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