Ground Cayenne Red Pepper is popular among chefs and home cooks looking to enliven their dishes with vibrant flavor and fiery spice. They use it to add heat to everything from guacamole, salsa and tacos to chili and gumbo. McCormick Ground Cayenne Red Pepper always starts with whole, ripe peppers. Peppers that make the grade are harvested, gently dried then milled. Our ground red pepper offers zesty heat, vivid red color and balanced flavor. You’ll find it turning up the heat in cuisines around the world – it’s in Korean kimchi, Mexican moles, Indian curries and so much more. Use it to wake up the flavor at your table – a dash to 1/8 tsp in most recipes that serve 4 or add to taste for a spicy kick.