El Pinto Restaurant and Salsa Co. in Albuquerque, New Mexico recently launched Scorpion Salsa for hot sauce fanatics. Scorpion Salsa is brewed with the Trinidad Scorpion super hot chile pepper testing at 1.17 million Scoville heat units. The Trinidad Scorpion pepper was certified by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University as one of the top three hottest peppers in the world.

Chile is measured in Scoville heat units and most consumer hot sauces measure 5,000 Scoville units. El Pinto’s Scorpion Salsa, after diluting the Scorpion Pepper, remains at 12,000 Scoville units. For further comparison, a jalapeño reaches 4,000 Scoville units. El Pinto is using less than one pound of these precious Scorpion super hot chile peppers and will dilute the recipe to make 100 gallons of salsa. The El Pinto Scorpion Salsa rating at 12,000 Scoville units is the hottest salsa in the world, yet it is still enjoyable for hot sauce fanatics.

Established 50-years ago, El Pinto is a quintessential icon for New Mexican cuisine. Conveniently located in the North Valley of Albuquerque just off I-25, the serene patios located under beautiful cottonwood trees provide an iconic experience enjoyed by the likes of Sarah Palin and John McCain.

El Pinto is also known nationally for its fire-roasted green chile and fresh flavorful salsa distributed across the nation in local grocery stores. El Pinto started bottling award-winning salsa 10 years ago, which is now distributed in grocery stores in all 50 states and is available online at www.elpinto.com

The limited edition Scorpion Salsa will only be available online at www.elpinto.com while supplies last. For an authentic taste of New Mexico the next time you are in Albuquerque, visit El Pinto for its iconic food, traditional margaritas, and award winning chile.

El Pinto Restaurant New Mexican Restaurant & Salsa Co. –
10500 4th Street Northwest  Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-1771
www.elpinto.com