Fiery Farms Red African Bird's Eye Dried Chili Pods — 4 oz Pouch, 50K–175K SHU, Fruity Peri-Peri Heat

Whole dried Red African Bird's Eye (Piri Piri) chili pods from Fiery Farms — intensely hot, fruity, and ideal for grinding, infusing, or cooking.

Fiery Farms' Red African Bird's Eye chilies (Capsicum frutescens) are handpicked, sun-dried pods prized in African and Portuguese kitchens. These 4 oz resealable pouches deliver a concentrated fruity heat — roughly 50,000–175,000 Scoville units — without additives, fillers, or anti-caking agents. Use them whole, crushed, or ground to build authentic peri-peri sauces, spicy oils, rubs, stews, and even spicy cocktails.

How will these chilies change my cooking?

Bird's Eye peppers add a sharp, fruity heat that can lift sauces, soups, and marinades without overwhelming other flavors. Their long-burning spice develops slowly on the palate, making them useful for layered heat in recipes.

• Use whole pods to infuse oils, stocks, and pickles for steady background heat.
• Crush or grind for finishing spice on grilled meats, salads, or roasted vegetables.
• Add sparingly to sauces to build complex, fruity heat typical of peri-peri dishes.

What practical forms and uses do these dried pods support?

These chilies are sold as whole, naturally dried pods so you can control texture and concentration. They’re suitable for home kitchens, restaurant prep, and small-batch hot sauce production.

• Grind to make custom chili powders or blend into rubs and spice mixes.
• Steep in oil or vinegar to create spicy condiments, marinades, and cocktail syrups.
• Use whole in stews, braises, and perforated sachets to impart flavor without too many seeds.

How hot are these peppers and how should I handle them?

Fiery Farms’ Red African Bird's Eye measures approximately 50K–175K SHU, comparable to lower-to-mid habanero range. A little goes a long way; adjust quantity to taste and handle with basic safety to avoid skin or eye irritation.

• Start with a small amount and taste as you go when adding to recipes.
• Wear gloves when handling and wash hands thoroughly afterward.
• Use whole pods for milder infusion, remove before serving to reduce immediate heat.

Who is this product for? Home cooks and professional chefs who want authentic peri-peri flavor and dependable, intense heat will appreciate these premium dried pods. Small food producers and craft hot-sauce makers will find them straightforward to work with for infusions, blends, and sauces. If you prefer clean-label spices (non-GMO, no additives, kosher, vegan) and support small farmers through fair practices, this 4 oz resealable pouch offers an easy pantry staple for bold, versatile heat.

Ingredients

African Birds Eye (Piri Piri or Peri Peri) Chili Peppers