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The Chilli Jam Man Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) Jam

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$2.48 $4.95 In stock

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Ghost Pepper Jam… a phrase that ought to come with a small bell, a warning label, and possibly a signed waiver. This little pot looks innocent enough, yet it carries that deep, creeping Bhut Jolokia heat that strolls in politely before kicking your taste buds down a flight of stairs. What I enjoy most is the way it behaves in the pan. Stir a spoonful into a sauce, glaze, or marinade and it turns well-mannered food into something altogether more interesting. Spread it on cheese, swirl it through a stir fry, smear it over a burger — the possibilities are endless, assuming you enjoy a little chaos with your lunch. It is sweet, sticky, and far too flavourful for its own good, with a slow rise of heat that proves you can scare people without resorting to extract. A jam for those who believe condiments should come with consequences.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)

Ava ★★★★★

I ate a spoonful straight from the jar to test my courage, and the burn crept up slowly before hitting hard—the kind that makes your ears ring. That deep, creeping heat is exactly what the description promises, and it's surprisingly fruity underneath the fire. Worth every bit of the signed waiver.

Eva L. ★★★★★

One spoonful on my morning toast and I felt like I'd just signed that waiver — the heat creeps from the back of my throat for a full ten minutes, but the fruity sweetness underneath keeps me coming back. The jar's small but a little goes a long way; I've barely dented it in two weeks.

Aurora M. ★★★★★

The heat builds slowly, then lands like a sledgehammer on the back of the throat—nothing like the instant burn of a regular chili jam. I've been adding a tiny spoonful to melted butter for cornbread and it's the perfect sweet-and-sweaty balance.