Last year, I played the first round of Peppermeister Roulette when the venerable Peppermeister gave me a bag of his colorful, home-grown, organic hot peppers.
In February of this year, I played a second round with another gift from Peppermeister – dried peppers.
Each time, I proved my pepper prowess. But there was one more pepper I needed to dominate – PEPPERMEISTER HIMSELF. With fire in my eyes, I challenged him to a Peppermeister Roulette duel.
Who will win? YOU get to decide.
{A HOT and SPICY thank you to Jules – first wife of Peppermeister and creator of Go Jules Go – for filming and editing this edition of Peppermeister Roulette. You are the ‘stache to my glasses, Jules. Also, thanks to Jules’ magical neighbor Jeff for stopping by to lend Peppermeister much-needed moral support. }
You’ve watched the duel, so tell me, who is the clear winner? Who dominated those peppers with less sweating, hiccuping, and tears? I think it’s obvious, but like I said, YOU GET TO DECIDE.
To vote, leave me a comment – tell me who you think should win and WHY. (I’m sure Peppermeister will be over here shortly to defend his hiccuping.)
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The whole video is hotness personified. I’ll refrain from taking sides, but I will say that your dainty nose-wipe gets major style points.
Why thank you. I’ll take that as a vote for me. 😉
I think my nose is running after watching that! You both get points for not hurling. I can’t say who I think won that, but I know I wouldn’t try it. Why do people grow ghost peppers anyway? I’ve never heard of anyone cooking with them, only bragging about growing them. I once asked a plumber who was here installing a dishwasher for what did he use the ghost peppers he was bragging about growing. He was flummoxed. If either of you can answer that, I think you win.
I’ll let Peppermeister answer this one. I have no desire to grow or eat ghost peppers. I felt that one in my brain.
Hey Jean, I grow a lot of peppers with all different heat levels. The superhots are no fun to eat on their own. Just way too hot. I will typically dry them and mix them with other peppers for chile powders. Another great use for superhot peppers is hot sauce making. I will mix these peppers with fruits like mango, peach, or papaya which makes for great sauce and tames the flames a bit.
Well OKAY! Finally a tasty answer. It’s not like my plumber was the brightest bulb in the pack. He installed the dishwasher but forgot to plug it in first.
Oh yeah . . . and the hot peppers are always good for roulette, right?
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Ooh…well, I do believe RP has won this round. Sorry, Peppermeister! Is hiccupping something that commonly happens? Also, although I was a little disappointed the ghost pepper didn’t make anyone’s head implode, you guys both deserve props for being so brave. I can’t even eat a green pepper.
Thanks, D! I was deathly afraid of that ghost pepper. But we just ate the tip so it wasn’t so bad.
That’s what I was going to say, Darlpepperweenie. Can’t even handle the pepper that comes along with salt.
What would have happened if you at the entire thing? Has it ever been done before?
It’s definitely been done, but I will defer to Peppermeister on this one.
I think we probably would have been in a lot more pain if we had eaten the seeds – that’s where the heat is.
If we ate whole peppers, we would have both gotten ill and the game wouldn’t be much of a game. Taking smaller bites allowed us to try way more peppers.
I have finally found my all-time fave nickname: Darlpepperweenie. You rule, Pego!
Clearly, the winner is magical neighbor, Jeff. He brought not only moral support, but more importantly, that Southern Comfort!!
P.S. – Rache, you are the perfect stalker ‘stache to my Members Only jacket.
We could not have cooled our parched palates without Jeff.
But I think you skirted the issue here, Jules. What’s your vote?
Wow, you kids are insane yet awesome. I’m suffering from heartburn and sweats just from watching that!
Thanks! No heartburn or sweats for me. But Peppermeister clearly suffered. So who would you say won this pepper battle?
There are points to be made on both sides. Peppermeister has more bulk to absorb the impact, but I’m pretty sure he took bigger bites. Rachel gets high marks for her game face and game attitude, but she executed a full-blown nose-blow… Rachel came from afar to compete, but Peppermeister supplied all the equipment, down to the cameraman… er person. On a scale of 1 to 5, I’m giving Rachel a 9.37 and Peppermeister a 9.42.
You’ve really thought this through. I like your style. So what you’re REALLY saying is that we tied??
It’s hard to decide. There was the hiccuping vs. the “heartbeat in my mouth.” It appeared Peppermeister sweated quite a bit, but he has also has facial hair, and I know I sweat way more when I don’t trim my mustache. I think the fact no one vomited or went into cardiac arrest is a feat in itself. Okay…decision time….I’m giving the win to Rachel.
I had JUST trimmed my mustache that day – fortuitous. Thanks for the vote! You are clearly a woman of intelligence and discernment.
This was like watching great sex. Lots of tissues and fluids and sweating and heat… and throbbing. As far as I’m concerned, this was a simultaneous. Everybody wins. 🙂
OMG. Renee, I can’t believe you went here.
Renee!! I am shocked. That’s quite saucy language coming from you. You are a dirty, dirty girl. 😉
You didn’t add oral insertion, otherwise I was with you the whole comment! Way to go Renee! Clearly you’ve been busy while the husband and you have the whole house to yourselves!
You had me at HO CHI MINH. I am in awe of you both! Perhaps if Peppermeister had worn a sleeveless shirt, he wouldn’t have sweated as much. 🙂
Thank you!
That HO CHI MINH bested Peppermeister for sure making me the clear winner. That’s what you’re saying, right?
Best.Post.Ever. Love it! Excellent video of you blowing your nose. LOL
I’d do anything for the blog…
But wait – who gets your vote?
Oh … duh. Forgot to vote. I was completely on Pepp’s team but you won. You weren’t sweating and hiccuping. Total Rache win!
Thank you! The hiccups are always a sure sign of defeat.
absolutely
This was an fun post to read/watch over breakfast – gave an extra dimension to my yogurt and berries. Who won? I’m not sure if you both won or lost for being equally crazy! I bow down to you both (and back away slowly while averting my eyes and watching for alternate exits).
So glad to provide your morning entertainment.
In my case, crazy = daring.
But Peppermeister is crazy about hiccuping.
And since I failed to vote earlier, I think you clearly won. You had quite the game face.
I need a partner for a chocolate challenge. Not as dangerous but much more fun!
As long as it’s dark chocolate, I’m in!
Currently sitting in my kitchen are 9 bars of high quality chocolate waiting for testing. Some people are wine snobs, I’m a chocolate snob…..
Not bad for East Coast tenderfeet.
What do your California feet look like? Blocks of steel?
They’re a little more seasoned down here in the Southwest. 😉 I can almost see Mexico from my house!!! You guys were cute, though, nibbling off the tips of the peppers.
You are a pepper snob, too, I see. 😉 If only we could have a pepper duel…I wonder who would be “cuter.”
Oh you’d be cuter, I promise. 😉 But we can give it a shot when you finally make it out here one day… Hey, I’m just practicing up for my food snob guest post!
YES! I have to email you about that.
And wait – you didn’t vote. So who won this pepper battle??? (Based only on pepper prowess and not on cuteness. Although I’ll take points for that too.)
Pretty much a draw, I’d say. People kept pointing to Peppermeister’s sweat… but I’m guessing he was probably already sweating before the contest even began. Bonus cuteness points for Rachel.
I think based on things such as the reluctance with which the next pepper was picked up, sweat factor, hiccups,speed with which beverage went down & sheer ability to lie while mouth is clearly on fire would indicate Rachael as the winner. Kudos to Peppermeister for participation, it’s more than I would do.
Seeing Peppermeister hiccup was worth feeling the burn in my ears and losing all sense of taste for a few minutes. Thanks for your vote, Laura Lynn!
This is madness. Someone should have called the police. I’m glad there were no children in the room. I like when you took time to blow your nose. So dainty. It was like watching a little bunny rabbit blow her nose. I’m going to cast my vote for Peppermeister. The brotherhood is strong.
A two-camera shoot? Nice.
Next time you guys should do roulette bong hits with different grades of weed. If you do, can I play?
I’ve never been called dainty so much in my life – I’m trying to kick the daintiness in favor of bad-ass pepper eating skills. Oh well.
You can thank Jules for those two-camera shots. She’s a pro.
It sounds to me like you may have played this version of roulette before…
I’ve played roulette with tender hearts. An even deadlier game than peppers. Behind me is the littered wreckage of my folly, some of it (quite a lot of it, actually) belonging to me.
Rachel won. Hands down. She is the most dainty and precious person whose insides are suffering from a burning inferno that I’ve ever seen. Sorry, Pep. That sweat cost you this round. Bravo to both of you for causing your insides pain and suffering just for our entertainment, though!!
You are so welcome, Misty. And thank you for your vote.
And stop blowing my cover! I’m trying to shed my daintiness and preciousness.
OK, first we should be sure to thank Jules one more time for creating that incredible pepper wheel and for clearly editing out the parts where Rachel was really suffering.
The hiccups happen to me pretty regularly when I bite into something too hot. I think its my body trying to convince me not stop but as you can see, I persevere (or at least perspire).
Although Rachel’s game-face is pretty fierce, I won this competition. You can hear Rachel try to give up right before she found out the game had ended. Also, when the cameras were off, Rachel headed straight to the yogurt where as I was carving up more peppers to throw into our super local tasty dinner. Did somebody say rematch?
I think both of you are incredibly brave/nutso.
All that sounds like blame shifting to me, Peppermeister. As usual I was genuinely impervious to the hot of those peppers, so naturally no editing was necessary.
I will gladly accept your rematch challenge. This time eating whole peppers, seeds and all. And yes, Jeff can hold your hand this time, too.
(Side note: thank you for the local dinner. Those were the best pork chops I’ve ever had.)
I’m pretty sure Peppermeister Roulette is blog gold so I’m totally looking forward to the rematch. Maybe a pepper cookoff??
That’s a great idea. I make some excellent salsas and chilis, but I know Peppermeister would steal the show with his sauces.
Damn, you immediately saw through my plan to even the score for Peppermeister. haha
I’m pretty sure Peppermeister Roulette is blog gold so I’m totally looking forward to the rematch. Maybe a pepper cookoff??
Usually a sequel lacks the fire, the clear purpose of the original, but that cannot be said for Peppermeister Roulette 3. I laughed, I cried…mostly I cried as I contemplated even putting that stuff anywhere near my mouth.
My parents got some pepper seeds from who-knows-where once and planted them in the garden. Green things grew off a vine which I thought were green beans. I cut into one and touched it to my lips – just touched it, mind you. It was like I kissed a poker fresh from the fireplace. It took hours for the pain to abate. So I’m a total pepper-weenie and hats off to both. (But Rache gets the nod for being a better actress at playing it cool. Or Jules gets the Oscar for best editing for taking out all the places where Rache is blubbering like a little baby.)
That is TRAUMATIC, Peg! I don’t blame your pepper aversion.
We can let Jules clear this up, but at no point did she edit out any blubbering. Like I said in the video, I’m cool as a cucumber – no acting necessary. 😉
Hmmm, while Rachel is much prettier, Peppermeister looks like somebody I’d enjoy drinking a beer and eating hot wings with. Also, Rachel looks to have been taking little Nancy Boy or chipmunk bites whereas my main man PM took some big boy bites. I declare that I vote for Peppermeister since Rachel lives on the other side of the country and will never have the chance to kick me in my privates and us mens have to stick together! Great show you guys! It really was entertaining!
I believe I ate a few whole peppers and Peppermeister also ate “just the tip” of a few, so we are even in the pepper consumption, as far as I’m concerned.
Where do you live again? I have some frequent flyer miles burning a hole in my suitcase.
I didn’t make it clear enough that Rachel is just so so pretty and smart and maybe she did win after some more deliberation. Mr. PM was looking pretty haggard after all…I had something in my eye that first time I watched it.
Special announcement: Don will now be my promoter in the competitive pepper eating circuit. Nancy boy bites will not be permitted.
Sweet! I may even pet that doodle dog of yours for good luck, if the cash prizes are worth it!
Uncle Jesse is a delight.
That was very entertaining! You are both champs, way to go!!
Thanks! But there can only be ONE winner. Care to vote? 🙂
You are both insane, but my vote goes to Rachel for most grace under pressure.
Thank you so much. You are obviously a man of intelligence.
If we are voting on hotness then Rachel is a clear winner, although I do fancy a beard every now and then. I shall wait to cast my vote once I have had the pleasure of watching the video in full. If Renee’s comment is anything to go by, I would prefer to do so in the privacy of my own home.
If wiping noses and hiccups are sexy, then this is your video.
It’s hard for me to really vote… mostly because Peppermeister is just so hot.
Yes, I agree. Peppermeister is a dapper, dapper man.
I mean, you’re an attractive woman yourself… but something about his winks really just screams “Ghost!” (I think you know what I mean)
😉
You know what’s REALLY hot? That taco bell salsa. Hoo-ee!
Kudos to both of you. I honestly can’t vote, but the idea of a “Sudden death who-can’t-take-it-anymore” run-off seems too painful to watch, or even know is taking place. You both handled the heat with dignity, though… for the most part…
So….
Why can’t you vote? I would love to hear your very logical reasons for my winning this thing.
I’m a monarchist. Voting goes against my beliefs. If, say, you were to vanquish Peppermeister, seize his land and declare yourself Hot Pepper Queen For All Eternity, I could get behind that.
Whoo hoo!! That was fantastic! I’m watching again. The “heartbeat” comment made me roar with laughter. I hope I didn’t wake anyone up…
Rachel, you are the winner. Sweaty and hiccups doesn’t beat out that sexy nose honk mid-way. Serious girlie style, I tell ya.
PS — Peppermeister, I think I’m going to plant the Ho Chi Min only to prank the unsuspecting. Perhaps I’ll put one in a plate of serranos at the next PTA BUNCO gathering. Should wow the ladies. Tee hee.
MORE!!! MORE!!! Where are the Fresh Pressed people? Huhllllooooo…is anybody out there?
I love your enthusiasm, Shannon!
I have a ho chi minh growing right now! And yes, you should replace one with a ho chi minh and record the results. 🙂
Thanks for the vote! I had no idea my nose blows were so refined.
I’d have to say it was a draw for both completing the challenge but I’d say Rachel wins for being cool under “fire”.
Thank you, Karen. Like I said, I’m “cool as a cucumber.”
I have to say Rachel wins for being cool under fire consistently.
I like you, Valentine. 🙂
Thank you, I like you also. You ate peppers and didn’t cry on camera.
I’d have to agree with earlier posters and say Rachel is definitely cuter than Peppermeister. Peppermeister though has a cooler nickname. And, he’s sent me pepper seeds (and Rachel has not.) Rachel gets bonus points for making me and some of my coworkers laugh insanely at the previous 2 editions. So the winner is without a doubt Peppermeister! Can I vote for you on all 3 blogs?
I like the cut of your jib, barnaclet. The first two editions of Peppermeister Roulette were pretty darn funny, but the third edition, you know the one where Rachel clearly loses to me, that video is epic.
The only epic thing about this video is your hiccuping.
I feel like you are pepper biased and your vote cannot count. No gifts allowed.
Ah, but the gift came prior to the contest so would have no bearing upon the outcome of said contest. You know, the one where Peppermeister clearly won.
Wow, I must commend you both! Being a Chile-Head for better then 40 yrs I Know a few things about peppers. That Video was Great! Here in the North East we Enjoy eating Chiles to keep our sense of Humor ” Ive never met a grouchy Chile-Head yet”. Ive been called a Knuckle-Dragging Chile-Head by many of my peers, a term that a few of us have come to consider a Badge of Honor. I feel you two could count yourselves among us if you would like. As for who won….I would say it is the one who would have taken another Bite! I have eaten a whole Ghost Pepper and a Scorpion and a Dugala on Separate occasions. They where given to me by Jim Weaver at a Bowers Chile Festival here in PA, Those Peppers Darn Neared Killed Me! I would not do that again by choice but I Do smoke,dry and grind them foe Pepper Powders. And I use this on most of the foods I Eat. Thank you for Posting this Video, Its Great to see Folks having so much Fun!
It WAS a lot of fun. We had a blast – I especially enjoyed seeing Peppermeister’s pepper garden and choosing my own fire-y ammunition for the duel. Thanks for stopping by here, Chile Head! Glad we could entertain.
That. Was. Awesome. You two are my heroes! I was safely just watching the video and even felt my throat closing in. Sorry, Peppermeister, but my vote for winner goes to Rache. Hiccups are a form of surrender.
Thanks, Angie!! Hiccups are NEVER good, but especially when facing me in a pepper duel.
You mean, Baby Z isn’t craving hot peppers??
Baby Z loves them but also gives me heartburn when he gets them. Oy.
Peppermiester, I don’t know dude, I think she has you beat. You should get her involved on the forum. she handled that ghost pretty well, but I think you should do it again and let the forum members vote on which peppers to use and donate them. I would be curious to see how she handles the Douglahs, Reapers, and Brain Strains lol
Oooooh, this is a GREAT idea. Peppermeister, are you seeing this?? Let’s make it happen.
Racheal, don’t get to big of a head. You guys were playing with wimpy peppers. My 12 year old son eats ghosts!
To Jean, There are much hotter than Ghosts. for the most part I dry then use like most would black pepper, or use in hot sauces or add small amounts to anything you want to spice up. Fresh, they are great on subs and sandwiches, I eat them every day in my lunch. As for eating raw, its hard to explain, I don’t know if we’re warped or what, but some of us get addicted to the pain. John
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Ha, that looks fun!
It was. Minus the burning in my ears.
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