What Happens When a First-Timer Takes a Habanero Pepper Challenge? | Chasing Heat

My friend Shawn Steele, who is a fine brewer, a fine musician and a fine fellow, told me he wanted to try a hot pepper challenge with me. So, I picked out a couple of Habaneros I had grown, and we sat down at Hilltop Tavern in Louisville, Ky., to give it a go. Shawn handled it pretty well for a first-timer who had never eaten anything hotter than a Jalapeno slice on his nachos, but he wasn't fully prepared when the heat first hit him. But his initial reaction was ... well, a bit concerning even to me. Remember, folks, it's all in fun.

Filmed by Becky Steele at Hilltop Tavern 1800 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Ky.

Fire photo by Fir0002 (Wikimedia Commons)

Guitar by Tosha73 (Freesound.com)

Herve Villachaize photo: ABC Television/Wikimedia Commons