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Ripe papayas at a Jamaican market stall, including one cut open to show vivid red-orange flesh and black seeds
Papaya, the “Miracle Fruit,” Meets Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Heat
Ripe Jamaican papaya meets Scotch Bonnet pepper in a sauce with two personalities: gentle and balanced when cold, layered and mysterious when heated. Read more...
Smart Choice Farms — Scotch Bonnet pepper farm in Jamaica, growing the world's most flavourful hot pepper
The Story Behind Smart Choice Farms — Why We Farm Scotch Bonnet in Jamaica
The Story Behind Smart Choice Farms — Why We Farm Scotch Bonnet in Jamaica Every bottle of Smart Choice Farms sauce begins the same way — with a pepper that... Read more...
Fresh Scotch Bonnet peppers — the fiery Caribbean pepper behind Smart Choice Farms hot sauces
Are Scotch Bonnet Peppers Really That Hot? (And What About Smart Choice Farms Sauces?)
Are Scotch Bonnet Peppers Really That Hot? (And What About Smart Choice Farms Sauces?) If you've ever stood in a grocery store holding a bottle of hot sauce and wondered "how... Read more...
Jerk seasoned chicken on a charcoal grill with smoky crust — authentic Jamaican BBQ
What is Jerk Seasoning? The Real Jamaican Story
Jerk seasoning is one of the most complex and culturally significant spice blends on the planet. Rooted in Jamaican Maroon tradition, built on Scotch Bonnet pepper and allspice, and perfected... Read more...
Scotch Bonnet Peppers getting sorted for Export
What is Scotch Bonnet Pepper?
What is Scotch Bonnet Pepper? Jamaica's Most Precious Spice If you've ever tasted a sauce that hit you with heat and then kept hitting — layered, fruity, almost floral —... Read more...
"True Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper vs Habanero Pepper Comparison"
True Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper vs Habanero: Why There Is No Competition
Jerk seasoning is one of the most complex and culturally significant spice blends on the planet. Rooted in Jamaican Maroon tradition, built on Scotch Bonnet pepper and allspice, and perfected... Read more...
Cooking with Spicy Pineapple BBQ Sauce | Smart Choice Farms
Cooking with the Spicy Pineapple BBQ Sauce
Cooking with the Spicy Pineapple BBQ Sauce Read more...
The Best Spicy Barbecue Chicken Recipe. Food made with Smart Choice Farms Scotch Bonnet Pepper sauce
Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings
Wanting to Jazz up the flavor of my food, i decided to try something new. Instead of making the traditional barbecue wings, I decided I would add my own twist... Read more...
Kale & Mushroom Taco with Papaya Scotch Bonnet Sauce
Kale & Mushroom Taco with Papaya Scotch Bonnet Sauce
Kale and Mushroom Tacos with Papaya Hot Sauce Serves 4, about 30 min Read more...
Classic Ham & Eggs with Papaya Scotch Bonnet Sauce
Classic Ham & Eggs with Papaya Scotch Bonnet Sauce
Classic Ham & Eggs with Smart Choice Farms Papaya Scotch Bonnet Sauce Read more...
Avocado, Endive & Pomegrante Salad | Smart Choices Farms
Avocado, Endive & Pomegrante Salad
Summer Salad with a kick Read more...
Ackee and Saltfish Recipe – Jamaica’s National Dish
The National Dish, Ackee and Saltfish
Learn about Ackee & Saltfish, the national dish of Jamaica Read more...
Jamaican Spices: Scotch Bonnet, Ginger & Thyme Guide
Jamaica; Land of Forest, Water & Spice
The Scotch Bonnet pepper; considered to be the most flavorful of peppers. It is very popular among the locales as it is used in almost every delicacy to add a little... Read more...
The Best Spicy Lamb Keema Recipe | Smart Choice Farms
The Best Spicy Lamb Keema Recipe
A tasty lamb and pea curry recipe that is quick to make and can be made in advance. Read more...
Ginger Beer & Satsuma Glazed Ham Recipe
Ginger Beer & Satsuma Glazed Ham
The ginger ale adds both flavour and incredible tenderness to the ham.  This complements a roast turkey perfectly! Read more...
The Spicy Mango Roasted Potatoes | Smart Choice Farms
The Spicy Mango or Guava Roasted Potatoes
These are the roast potatoes,with a little bit of spice, crisp on the outside and oh so fluffy on the inside! Read more...