Chili Flakes & Cayenne
Pork can handle heat better than you think. A little cayenne or red pepper flake doesn’t just burn—it wakes the meat up. It makes your tongue tingle and your nose run a bit.
It’s like giving your pork a little electric shock. Suddenly, that plain chop is jumping around in your mouth, and you can’t stop eating it.
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But go easy, okay? You can always add more heat, but you can’t take it out. Nobody wants a fire extinguisher at the dinner table.
