DC CARTEL: The Original 1983- Limited Release Crispy Chilli Oil Extra Hot- 268g

For the heat seekers

The Original 1983, just heaps hotter. Same slow-cooked crispy chilli oil, same fried shallot-and-garlic crunch — then loaded with Carolina Reapers until it properly bites back. This is the jar for the ones who reach for the hottest thing on the table and grin.

The flavour

Same savoury, toasty shallot-and-garlic base as the Original, but the Carolina Reaper turns that warm 1983 hum into a slow, serious burn. It builds late and lingers — fruity, fiery and moreish rather than just painful. Big flavour first, then the fire catches up with you.

How to cook with it

• Toss it through hot wings, or dunk them straight into it for a Reaper-level finish.
• Spoon over noodles, ramen or fried rice at the end when you want the plate to fight back.
• Drizzle across ribs, dumplings or grilled meats straight off the BBQ.
• Stir a little through mayo or sour cream for a fiery dipping sauce.
• Start with half a spoon — the Reaper builds. Give the jar a stir first.

In the jar

A darker, redder crispy chilli oil carrying the same crunchy shallot-and-garlic raft — with real Carolina Reaper heat riding underneath. Stir before every spoon, and respect it.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Canola Oil, Fried Shallots, Assorted Blend of Dried Chillies, Fried Garlic, Gluten Free Soy, Vegetable Stock, Mono-Sodium Glutamate, Fennel Seeds, Cinnamon Sticks, Szechuan Pepper.

Dietary: Vegan and gluten free; contains soy; may contain peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Careful — a jar this good tends to vanish before dinner, and this one bites. Rub your wings with John Henrys Hot Wing Rub, glaze them in Taipan Carolina BBQ Sauce, then spoon the Extra Hot over the top for a proper Reaper stack. Start small — you can always add more. — Cap'n Darryl "Contraband"