You scroll past "medium." You keep hot sauce in the car. You order the hottest wings on the menu and still say, "It's not that spicy."
Okay. Let's see about that.
Heat Check is the hottest seasoning Perry Spices makes. Heat level: 5 out of 5. It's built for real heat chasers, chili heads and anyone who thinks every "extra hot" seasoning is a lie.
What Is Heat Check?
Heat Check is a super hot seasoning blend stacked with five serious peppers: Trinidad Scorpion, ghost pepper, habanero, cayenne and jalapeño.
Those peppers sit on a base of roasted garlic, onion, paprika, red pepper, sea salt and black pepper. So it's not just pain. Flavor hits first. Then the burn builds... and builds... and sticks around to see if you tap out.
- Heat level: 5 out of 5, our hottest blend
- Flavor: extreme heat, roasted garlic, smoky finish
- Size: 2.3 oz (66 g) glass shaker, about 65 servings
- Clean label: all natural, gluten free, no MSG, no preservatives, no fake fillers
How Hot Is Our Hottest Seasoning? Meet the 5 Peppers
Pepper heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Here's what's inside Heat Check, from mildest to hottest, using commonly reported Scoville ranges from PepperScale:
| Pepper | Scoville Heat Units (SHU) |
|---|---|
| Jalapeño | 2,500 – 8,000 |
| Cayenne | 30,000 – 50,000 |
| Habanero | 100,000 – 350,000 |
| Ghost pepper (bhut jolokia) | 855,000 – 1,041,427 |
| Trinidad Scorpion (Moruga variety) | 1,200,000 – 2,000,000 |
For perspective, a Trinidad Moruga Scorpion can be hundreds of times hotter than a jalapeño. Those numbers are for the fresh peppers, not the finished blend. A seasoning mixes peppers with garlic, onion and salt, so it won't hit like biting a raw scorpion pepper. But this is still the real deal. Start light.
Why Heat Check Isn't Just a Pain Challenge
A lot of extreme hot seasonings taste like burning and nothing else. We hate that.
Heat Check starts with roasted garlic, onion and smoky paprika, so your food actually tastes good before the heat kicks in. Habanero brings a fruity bite. Ghost pepper brings the slow build. Trinidad Scorpion brings the part where you start looking for milk.
What to Put Heat Check On
Anything that needs a warning label:
- Wings and chicken tenders
- Burgers and smash burgers
- Steak and carne asada
- Tacos, nachos and burritos
- Fries, tots and potato wedges
- Eggs and breakfast burritos
- Pizza and garlic bread
- Popcorn and chips
- Chili, soups and mac and cheese
5 Heat Check Recipes for Chili Heads
1. Heat Check Wings
Pat 2 lb of wings very dry. Toss with 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Season with Heat Check, starting with about 2 teaspoons and adding more if you're brave. Air fry at 380°F for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and 165°F inside. Serve with ranch or blue cheese. You'll need it.
Want sweet heat instead of pure fire? Try our sweet heat air fryer wings or air fryer mango wings.
2. Heat Check Smash Burgers
Smash 80/20 beef thin on a screaming hot griddle. Hit the top with a light shake of Heat Check, flip after 2 to 3 minutes and melt pepper jack on top. Cook to 160°F. Cool it down with pickles and a creamy sauce, or don't.
3. Fire Tacos
Brown ground beef or chicken with a little Heat Check and your usual taco seasoning. Pile into tortillas with crema, cotija and lime. The crema is not optional. Love taco night? Our 15-minute smashburger tacos take a shake of Heat Check really well.
4. Heat Check Fries
Toss hot, crispy fries with a pinch of Heat Check right out of the oil or air fryer. Dip in ranch. Instant "how hot can you go?" snack.
5. Wake-Up Eggs
Scramble eggs with cheese and finish with a tiny pinch of Heat Check. Nothing wakes you up faster.
Can't decide what to cook? Spin our What's for Dinner? game, then add Heat Check to whatever it picks.
How Much Heat Check Should You Use?
Start with a pinch. Seriously.
- First timers: a light dusting, about 1/4 teaspoon per serving.
- Regular chili heads: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per pound of meat.
- Heat chasers: you already know. Just remember you can always add more. You can't take it back.
For a full guide, read how much seasoning to use per pound of meat.
Build Your Own Heat Level
Heat Check plays great with the rest of the Flavor Crew:
- Sweet heat: layer it with Honey Chipotle Charm for sweet, smoky fire.
- Extra heat with honey: pair it with Honey Habanero Hype.
- Tone it down: cut it with Daily Drip so you get flavor with a smaller kick.
- Bright and spicy: finish with Jalapeño Pop Salt.
Take the Heat Check Challenge
Think you can handle it? Here's the challenge:
- Make a plain wing, fry or chip.
- Give it a real shake of Heat Check.
- Eat it on camera. No milk for 60 seconds.
- Post your reaction and tag Perry Spices.
Only do this if you're healthy and used to spicy food. Know your limits.
Handle With Care: Super Hot Seasoning Tips
- Wash your hands after handling, or wear gloves when rubbing it on meat.
- Keep it away from your eyes. Do not touch your eyes, nose or contacts after using it.
- Keep it away from kids and pets.
- Cool down with dairy. Milk, sour cream or ranch helps more than water.
- Shake, don't dump. Shake it over the food, not straight from a big pour.
Hottest Seasoning FAQ
What is the hottest Perry Spices seasoning?
Heat Check is our hottest seasoning. It's a 5 out of 5 on our heat scale, made with Trinidad Scorpion, ghost pepper, habanero, cayenne and jalapeño.
Is Heat Check a ghost pepper seasoning?
Yes, and more. Ghost pepper is one of five peppers in the blend, along with Trinidad Scorpion, which is even hotter.
Does Heat Check have Carolina Reaper in it?
No. Heat Check is built on Trinidad Scorpion and ghost pepper, two of the hottest peppers in the super hot category.
What is a super hot pepper?
Chili heads use "super hot" for peppers over about 1 million Scoville Heat Units, like ghost peppers and Trinidad Scorpions.
Is Heat Check too hot for most people?
It's made for heat lovers. If you're new to spicy food, start with a tiny pinch, or try our milder heat blends like Sassy Sriracha Maple first. Want no heat at all? See our best blends for people who don't like spicy food.
Does Heat Check have MSG?
No. It's all natural, gluten free, with no MSG, no preservatives and no fake fillers.
What's a good gift for someone who loves spicy food?
A shaker of Heat Check is $10.99, so it's an easy stocking stuffer for the chili head in your life. Pair it with a bottle of their favorite hot sauce.
The Bottom Line
Heat Check is our hottest seasoning, made for the people who think nothing is hot enough. Five peppers deep, flavor first, burn second. Start light. You can always add more.
Think you can handle it?
Grab Heat Check and find out.
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