McCormick Ground Cayenne Red Pepper, 14 oz – Fiery Heat & Vibrant Color

Enhance flavor with McCormick Ground Cayenne Red Pepper

McCormick Ground Cayenne Red Pepper starts with whole, ripe peppers. After harvest, these peppers are dried and milled into a fine spice that delivers both heat and a bright red color to your favorite dishes. The result is a lively, balanced pepper note that can elevate everything from everyday meals to bolder, globe-spanning recipes.

Quality is built into every bottle. Peppers are selected for consistency, dried to preserve essential oils, and milled under strict controls to ensure a reliable flavor profile you can rely on in busy kitchens or casual home cooking. This combination of careful sourcing and precise milling helps create a spice that adds warmth without overpowering the other ingredients in your dish.

Key qualities

• Starts with whole, ripe peppers
• Dried and milled under strict quality controls
• Zesty heat, vivid red color, and balanced flavor
• Adds heat to guacamole, salsa, tacos, chili, and gumbo
• Turns up the heat in cuisines around the world

How to use

Because a small amount goes a long way, begin with a dash or 1/8 teaspoon for every four servings and adjust to taste for a spicy kick. Store this 14-ounce bottle at ambient temperature, keeping it ready for everyday cooking and spontaneous flavor experiments.

Real-life flavor moments

Imagine a pot of chili waking up with a lively red note, or a bowl of guacamole brightened by a precise pinch of cayenne. A quick sprinkle can wake up tacos, burritos, or a pot of beans, and it can add warmth to Indian curries or Korean stews without masking the other spices.

• Great in soups, stews, rice dishes, and beans needing warmth
• Ideal for quick weeknight meals or batch-cooked sauces

Across cuisines, this cayenne pepper offers a versatile way to explore bold flavors. Keep a bottle handy to experiment with heat and color in a variety of recipes, from familiar comforts to adventurous dishes.

Storage tip: store in a cool, dry place at ambient temperature to preserve aroma and color for longer shelf life.