No kitchen should be without McCormick Red Pepper. Commonly referred to as cayenne pepper, this kitchen spice is the ripened, dried pod of the Capsicum Frutescens. Spices that fall within the capsicum family of spices include sweet pepper, paprika, bell pepper and jalapeno chilies. This premium quality pantry staple delivers consistent heat to a wide range of dishes from soups and stews like gumbo or vegetable soup, to dips and sauces like guacamole and barbecue sauce -- even desserts. Our Ground Red Pepper can also be used to spice up mom's famous meatloaf, add heat to ordinary deviled eggs or infuse it into pot roast for an extra kick you won't regret.