On First Taste
Buckshot has a good, true jalapeno smell that has seems to have some heavy smokiness to it. The taste is quite good, and it packs a reasonable punch. The heat is nowhere near extract level, but for a [tag]jalapeno[/tag] product, it has reasonable kick.
On Food
I tried using buckshot to season some broiled tilapia. I rubbed the fish with a bit of salt and pepper, then with some buckshot. Into the broiler for 5 minutes a side, and it was ready to eat.
The flavor was very, very good. Unlike a typical finer power, which I’ve had less than ideal results with using as a cooking seasoning, Buckshot stuck nicely and evenly to the fish, very akin to using black pepper. That’s important, because the flavor is consistent with each bite. Buckshot is a great replacement anywhere you’d use black pepper, but want an extra kick. A recommended use is as a seasoning for a bloody Mary, and I’m sure it would excel at that.
Packaging – Clean, crisp, simple, functional. 8.0 out of 10.0
Aroma – Pungent and aromatic. 7.5 out of 10.0
Appearance – Appealing and spice-like. 7.7 out of 10.0
Taste – Strong jalapeno with smoke to spare. 8.2 out of 10.0
Heat – Low level burn. 6.5 out of 10.0
Overall Rating: 7.6 out of 10
BUCKSHOT Powdered Hickory Smoked Jalapeños is an intense concentration of the wonderful flavor of hot jalapeño and hickory smoke. Approximately 1 pound of fresh peppers equals 1/2 ounce of BUCKSHOT! The peppers are hand-cut, hickory smoked, dehydrated and milled into a course powder. Do not underestimate the heat of BUCKSHOT; this stuff will fire you up!
Wild ‘Erbs Specialty Foods
3145 Sulky Lane
Evergreen, CO 80439
phone: 720.320.3929