Use lightly — it bites back

Grim Reaper Recipes

Grim Reaper is an extra-hot finishing tool, not an everyday heavy pour. Measure small amounts, taste and build slowly.

Heat-lovers only

Grim Reaper Wings

Start with a measured amount, taste, then build. This bottle is intentionally intense.

Time50 minutesMakes4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken wings
  • ½ tsp Grim Reaper to start
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ⅓ cup wing sauce
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat wings dry and toss with oil and ¼ tsp seasoning.
  2. Bake on a rack for 40 to 45 minutes, turning once, until crisp and at least 165°F.
  3. Mix sauce, butter and the remaining seasoning. Taste before adding more.
  4. Toss wings lightly. Wash hands and avoid touching eyes after handling the seasoning.
Extra-Hot Reaper Chili

Big-pot heat

Extra-Hot Reaper Chili

A tiny amount changes the entire pot, making this the easiest way to control the burn.

Time1 hourMakes8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 diced onion
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans beans, drained
  • 2 cups broth
  • ¼ tsp Grim Reaper to start

Directions

  1. Brown the meat and onion in a large pot. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add tomatoes, beans, broth and ¼ tsp seasoning.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes.
  4. Taste carefully. Add more only a pinch at a time, then simmer 5 minutes before tasting again.

Sweet plus fire

Reaper Honey Burgers

A sweet finishing glaze carries serious heat without over-seasoning the whole burger.

Time25 minutesMakes4 burgers
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb ground beef
  • 4 burger buns
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ⅛ tsp Grim Reaper to start
  • Cheese and toppings, optional

Directions

  1. Form beef into four patties and cook to 160°F.
  2. Warm honey and butter together over low heat.
  3. Whisk in a tiny pinch of Grim Reaper, taste carefully and add no more than needed.
  4. Brush a small amount on each cooked burger, then add toppings.