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The Best Alternative To Trader Joe's Discontinued Ghost Pepper Grinder
If you came here looking for Trader Joe's seasonal ghost pepper grinder, it has been discontinued. We've made our own smoked version for nearly a decade with single-origin ghost peppers, imported straight from the source in India.
$9.99
Ships fast · Glass grinder jar, 1 oz · Made in small batches
- ✓Real ghost peppers, imported from India
- ✓Smoked for deep, rich flavor
- ✓Made for nearly a decade
- ✓Extra Hot heat level
What customers are saying
★★★★★
I got this as a replacement for the TJ's ghost pepper and honestly like this better. It's more coarsely ground and is more enjoyable as a topping, which I use it for…on everything. Except ice cream. Usually not on ice cream. Or cereal.
★★★★★
I can't put this stuff down! I put it on everything! Scrambled eggs, fish chowda, spaghetti, pizza, burgers, steaks, I mean everything!! Great smokey flavor plus some decent heat.
Pick your heat
Three smoked grinders, same glass jar, three levels of burn. Ease in with smoked habanero, settle into the ghost, or go all the way to Carolina Reaper.
Milder
Smoked Habanero Pepper Grinder
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hot
A robust, smoky kick that's a step down from ghost. Bold on pizza, eggs, and roasted veg.
$8.99
Most popular
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Extra Hot
Single-origin ghost peppers from India, smoked and ground into a glass grinder jar.
$9.99
Hotter
$12.99$11.69
Smoked Carolina Reaper Grinder
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Extreme
A solid step up over the ghost grinder. Smoked Carolina Reaper for serious heat seekers.
FAQ
Did Trader Joe's discontinue the Ghost Pepper Grinder?
Yes. Trader Joe's employees have confirmed on Reddit that the seasonal pepper grinders, including the Ghost Pepper Grinder, have been discontinued. It was a limited seasonal item.
How is your Smoked Ghost Pepper Grinder different?
We use the most delicious, fiery ghost peppers imported straight from the source in India, then smoke them for a deeper flavor. Each refillable glass jar is packed with about 30% more pepper flakes than the Trader Joe's grinder held.
How hot is it, and what if I want milder or hotter?
The Smoked Ghost Pepper Grinder is rated Extra Hot. If you'd like a more modest (but still solid) kick, the Smoked Habanero grinder is a step down. If you want to go further, the Smoked Carolina Reaper grinder brings some intense heat.
What do I put it on?
Anything you'd like to add a rich smokiness to, along with real heat: pizza, eggs, tacos, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, soups, popcorn. Just grind a little over the top.