Making Sweet Italian Hot

[Florida Chris]

I just got some sweet Italian seasoning blend from PS Seasoning and I'd like to make some in to hot Italian. I'm assuming I just need to add some pepper flakes, cayenne, and/or maybe paprika.

What would you recommend I add and how much per kg? Just looking for an average heat to start.

Thanks!

 

[SmokinEdge]

It’s all subjective to the heat level of the Chile selected and the desired end heat level. But generally if you use a spicy Chile flake like Chile pequine you would use from 3 to 5 grams per kilogram. That’s as a general rule but again it’s subjective.

 

[chopsaw]

What would you recommend I add and how much per kg?

From Marianski's notes under his sweet Italian formula .
For medium hot add 2 grams of Cayenne pepper
For hot add 4 grams of cayenne pepper .

maybe paprika.

I use paprika for color , and normally use red pepper flakes for the heat .
My batches are 2 1/2 pounds and I use around 1 Tbl . of pepper flakes .
This has jarred Calabrian peppers in it , paprika for color .