Peanut butter is usually paired with something sweet but I’ve begun to explore the other possibilities of our favorite tan-colored paste. While many companies produce flavored peanut butter, few dare to create a savory one. This is an attempt to clone the “Heat is On” peanut butter from Peanut Butter & Co., an often overlooked and under-appreciated flavor in my opinion. Make a small batch, or a double batch, but make sure it’s ready for what I’ve got in store. The uses for this spread are endless.
Ingredients:
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1 cup (1/2 jar) creamy peanut butter
1 1/2t chili powder
1 1/2t cayenne pepper
1t crushed red pepper flakes
1t paprika
3/4t kosher salt (only if using unsalted peanut butter)
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients together in a jar and let sit overnight for the flavors and colors to extract. If your tolerance for spicy foods isn’t very high, use only half of the spice, taste it and adjust accordingly.
Additional Info:
The beloved Peanut Butter & Co. is holding a peanut butter photo contest for National Peanut Month (I forgot about this!) and you can win some free peanut butter! The deadline has been extended to April 14th and the contest is open to all Facebook users, click here for details.
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VeggieGirl = lives for hot & spicy food. And for nut-butters :-D
I LOVE Hot and Spicy foods!!!!!
Can’t wait to try this, and it’s much cheaper than PB&Co’s!
thanks for the info on the contest…hmmm
I can never get enough of spicy peanut butter. Best thing on noodles and my curry sauces.
I love your daring spirit!! Dressing up peanut butter is certainly a great outlet for peanut-butter-loving creativity! I think I tried one with Indian spices that I did not enjoy, but then spicing it up with cinnamon, cardamom and paprika is yummy too! Thanks for the contest info… if only I’d get over my Facebooklesness
You’re not missing much in terms of Facebook. You could always sign up just to upload a picture for the contest and worry about your profile later or never =). ~ Nick
You know… this sounds really, really good! Thank you! :)
Ooh!
Great idea. I’ve seen a lot of chocolate confectioners that are now incorporating the use of hot flavors/peppers in the chocolate. It all sounds good to me.
That’s true, a lot of chocolate companies are doing that now. They’re good, but for me, a smooth and creamy plain dark chocolate is still the best! ~ Nick
I love spicy foods. This recipe sounds great!
Love spicy food mixed with sweetness, this is the yummy case :)
Love this recipe and a very interesting contest!
Cheers!
Gera
Did you know, PB&Co has published a recipe book and put recipes for all of their peanut butters in it?
Yes maam! That cookbook is one of the reasons I got so into peanut butter and I just gave one away for the latest Peanut Butter Exhibition #5. The recipe for the “Heat is On” only uses 2 spices but my recipe tastes much more like the real thing! ~ Nick
I live for variety and down to earth foods like nutbutter… hmmm, hot and spicey, not sweet? Perhaps worth the risk… :)
I agree, something so natural and comforting about nut butters, and the spicy kick is really nice. ~ Nick
I bet this would be great on noodles, also chicken….What else???
Ah, you shall see soon enough! =) ~ Nick
oh my gosh! that sounds delicious!
i still have some of my jar left, but when that’s gone… :)
something about this screamed **spread this on popcorn and let it harden in the fridge for a crunchy, peanut buttery snack** – I have no idea why. Gut culinary reaction. Thoughts?
That sounds delicious…and I bet it would be just as good warm, drizzled on fresh popped corn, like Peanut Butter Kettle Corn only without the sugar. I’m giving this a try, great idea! ~ Nick
I love this idea. It makes so much sense given all the spicy peanut sauces out there!
Yummers! I can think of lots of things to use this pb with!
I love the idea of a savory and spicy peanut butter. I’d love to put this on some chicken! What a fabulous PB concoction!
Hey Nick. I have some “THE HEAT IS ON” on its way to me as we speak. I can’t wait for it to arrive. I love this sandwich, it’s all I order when I go to PB&CO. They serve it with chicken and pineapple jam. What are some other ideas for this peanut butter, sandwiches and main dishes?
Let us know! THANKS!
That’s my favorite sandwich there too! I’ll be using it in upcoming recipes for sure, but for now I suggest using it on burgers (turkey, chicken, beef or pork) instead of mayo and on sandwiches like turkey, lettuce, tomato, cheese and spicy pb! ~ Nick
I’ve seen “The Heat Is On”, but never tried it. I’m betting it would taste great in savory dishes, and now I can make my own. Thanks!
Oh wow, that would be great in a thai-style peanut dipping sauce, or on a sandwich! YUM!
Wonderful idea! I’ll definitely make a batch of this.
I was just thinking about some variation on this the other day. Lovely!
This would be wonderful with chicken satay or even lathered on celery as a snack. Hey – there’s your idea for the next exhibition – savoury peanut butter.
This sounds like something I could become addicted to!
I love this idea!!! I need to make this ASAP!
hot spicy sounds great. i was just looking at some peanuts i have in my fridge and thinking of something new to do with them… you just birthed an idea! :)
thanks for the great recipe! i used a variation of this in a sandwich with plantains, yum!
Oooh, that sounds great. Ripe and sweet plantains or regular ones?
umm, i don’t know actually =). they were yellow, so i guess they were ripe.
Wow,!!! it’s looks Delicious!
Yum! yum!
This is my current favorite peanut butter. Give it a try, it’s worth it and so easy to make!