Not sure the community's feelings on these type of solutions, but I started off trying to replicate the Blue Diamond Reaper Almond flavor, and someone got me this for Christmas. Been using it to make spicy cashews (I like them better than almonds) and I find this stuff to be intense with a good flavor.
I start with a pound of already salted dry-roasted cashews. In a little bowl I add 1/2 teaspoon of this stuff, and finely grind a little more salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Put the nuts a big bowl and spray with a little avocado oil and toss with the spice mix, then dry out at 120 degrees for an hour or so in the air fryer (or whatever).
Turns out really tasty.
/for reference, my recipe turns out about as spicy as Buldak 2x but the heat doesn't last nearly as long
by PowermanFriendship
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My mouth was literally watering while I was reading your post.
If I pay you will you ship me some cashews?
I have some Carolina reaper powder, but it’s homemade. My dad grew some Carolina reapers and then dried them and ground them up. Now I have crackers with diced garlic and olives, and top with mustard and Carolina reaper powder and it’s delicious.
I put a batch of Carolina reaper peppers on the smoker, then dried them out and ground them up to make like a chipotle Carolina reaper powder. The spice was pretty intense, but the flavor was amazing.