Shopping for the hottest pepper jerky? Start with Habanero, then step up to Ghost Pepper or Soft and Tender Scorpion Pepper, and finish with Carolina Reaper. Ghost Pepper also comes in a 1 pound bag.
Find your hottest pepper jerky
- Habanero: an 8 to 9 out of 10 on our heat scale, made with habanero pepper.
- Ghost Pepper: a 9 to 10, made with ghost chili pepper (Bhut Jolokia), also in a 1 pound bag.
- Scorpion Pepper: Bricktown Jerky's softer chew, made with real scorpion peppers, and a 9 to 10 on our heat scale.
- Carolina Reaper: a 10 out of 10, made with real Carolina Reaper peppers.
- World's Hottest Beef Jerky: a limited flavor rated 11 out of 10, currently out of stock.
Want a wider heat range, including jalapeno and Hot? Browse our Hot Jerky collection. For more beef flavors, shop Beef Jerky.
Frequently asked questions
What is your hottest jerky?
World's Hottest Beef Jerky is rated 11 out of 10 on our Jerky.com Heat Scale, and it is a limited flavor that is currently out of stock. Among the regular bags, Carolina Reaper is a 10 out of 10, made with real Carolina Reaper peppers. Ghost Pepper and Scorpion Pepper are both a 9 to 10 if you want to work up to it.
What is the difference between habanero, ghost pepper, and reaper jerky?
Habanero is an 8 to 9 out of 10 on our Jerky.com Heat Scale, with bold habanero flavor. Ghost Pepper is a 9 to 10, made with ghost chili pepper, and Carolina Reaper is a 10 out of 10, made with real Carolina Reaper peppers. You can start at habanero and climb from there.
Can I buy ghost pepper jerky in a 1 pound bag?
Yes. All-Natural Ghost Pepper comes in a 1 pound bag as well as a regular bag. The other hottest pepper flavors are sold in regular bags, so try the heat you like first, then stock up on Ghost Pepper when you want more.
Is scorpion pepper jerky as hot as ghost pepper?
Yes, Scorpion Pepper is also a 9 to 10 out of 10 on our Jerky.com Heat Scale, and it is made with real scorpion peppers. It is Bricktown Jerky's softer, easier-to-chew style, with a subtle undertone of sweetness. Ghost Pepper is our All-Natural mid chew if you want that same heat range in a different bite.