Ground cayenne red pepper is popular among chefs and home cooks looking to enliven their dishes with vibrant flavor and fiery spice. It adds intense 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 under strict quality controls. Our ground red pepper offers zesty heat, vivid red color and balanced flavor. You’ll find it adding the fire to cuisines around the world- it’s in Korean kimchi, Mexican mole sauce, Indian curries and so much more. Use it to wake up the flavor of your foods, from Buffalo wings and Tex-Mex chili cheese dip to Cajun seafood pasta and noodle stir-fries.