Poblano and sriracha rate between 1,000 and 2,500, jalapenos up to 8,000, cayenne can peak at 50,000, habaneros up to 350,000 and the ghost pepper, one of the hottest, as much as 2,200,000 units.

Proper pepper selection, care and preparation can help you turn down the heat as needed.

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