Erik Denmark seeks pepper records

August 23, 2007 at 7:59 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Erik Denmark, Podcasts

Erik “the Red” announces in a podcast that he wants to appear in the Guinness Book of World Records for jalapeno eating and also break the MLE record for habanero peppers.

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  1. Carey said

    August 23, 2007 @ 8:47 am

    ouch. Eric, what is the MLE record for Habaneros? I never tried to eat one before. When chili recipes call for a teaspoon of them, I stay away. Good luck.

  2. Erik the Red said (Registered January 9, 2006)

    August 23, 2007 @ 12:57 pm

    There is no established record for habaneros, I will be setting it. The key to that reocrd is that I will not use liquids at all during the one minute and for at least 5 minutes (depending on how long the radio station wants to wait) after the one minute is up. That one will hurt, not going to lie.

  3. Carey said

    August 23, 2007 @ 1:49 pm

    Good luck. Have you eaten one before?

  4. Jake from SF said

    August 23, 2007 @ 1:54 pm

    Erik, you are one bold dude. One summer in college I ate one on a dare from my buddies. They told me they had to eat some when they were pledging at their frat. I told them that it didn’t sound that rough and I could eat one no problem. Anyways, going down was bad, but it was the aftermath when I digested it that caused me to miss a day of summer classes. I could never imagine eating more than 1 at one time and I definitely couldn’t imagine not having a gallon of milk next to me while doing it.

  5. Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)

    August 23, 2007 @ 2:05 pm

    Erik,
    GREAT stunt, what kind of Habaneros will you use?

  6. Mega Munch said

    August 23, 2007 @ 2:19 pm

    This is awesome. Good luck Erik. Make sure you get it on video. This has You Tube hit written all over it.

  7. Erik the Red said (Registered January 9, 2006)

    August 23, 2007 @ 2:28 pm

    Carey, yes I have eaten many habaneros before but usually never more than two or three at a time.

    Steak, I will use fresh (not pickled) organic orange habanero’s (chinense species). They are about 1-1.5 inches in length and range between 300,000 – 400,000 Scoville (jalapenos are around 3,500 – 5,000 Scoville).

  8. Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)

    August 23, 2007 @ 2:49 pm

    yeah, I’m familiar with those. I once drank a bottle of pure habanero sauce on a bar bet and wound up halucinating abit an hour later….good luck..hehe…

    I look forward to listening to the stunt if you can post it afterwards!

  9. liz said

    August 23, 2007 @ 3:02 pm

    You must promise to blog while hallucinating afterwards.

  10. Erik the Red said (Registered January 9, 2006)

    August 23, 2007 @ 3:26 pm

    I will be very happy if halucinations are the biggest side effect. Maybe I can get the EMT to take my blood pressure before and after the habaneros and I will post that. BTW, anyone who is interested will be able to listen to the event live at http://www.950kjr.com on Sept. 14.

  11. Pat From Moonachie said

    August 23, 2007 @ 3:34 pm

    Will it air on the “Spice” channel?? 😉

  12. KevinRoss said

    August 23, 2007 @ 3:43 pm

    I grew some habeneros in my yard last year. I would take them to parties and encourage drunk people to eat them. It made for a good show. I only have taken small bites of them and it hurt like a mutha. And I made the mistake of rubbing my eyes after sampling one – not the brightest idea. Good luck Erik!

  13. Gentleman Joe said

    August 23, 2007 @ 4:04 pm

    I thought Guiness severely frowns on CE & stopped putting new records in the book.

    Erik, I hope you either are getting well paid, or know for sure you’re getting in the book, &/or are helping out a very favorite charity.

    As someone who has competed in a fresh Jalapeno eating contest before, the heat is much worse than pickled ones & I understand habaneros are much worse.

    I most sincerely wish you & your insides a safe & successful journey.

    Side issue, I didn’t sign any confidentiality agreement w/the japanese

  14. Mega Munch said

    August 23, 2007 @ 4:11 pm

    And video, video, video!

  15. SuperPaulBoneBreakerBMB said

    August 23, 2007 @ 4:31 pm

    Erik, which Krystal qualifiers did you enter?? Can I have your spot after the peppers kill you? Be careful, “Erik the Dead” just doesn’t sound so good…..

  16. liz said

    August 23, 2007 @ 7:20 pm

    And wear gloves! Getting oil in your eyes is bad news, KR, but I have a guy friend who made the mistake of chopping some habaneros before heading to the bathroom. His brother made a comic about it: http://www.westword.com/php/comics/earplugs/2006-11-09.html

    Let’s just say there was some emergency sour cream applied.

  17. Erik the Red said (Registered January 9, 2006)

    August 23, 2007 @ 7:56 pm

    Thanks for the concern Bone Breaker but I have to disagree, Erik the Dead does have a nice ring to it.

    Joe, I actually submitted the habanero record idea to Guinness and they responded requesting that I attempt to break the jalapeno record of 16 set last year by Alfredo Hernandes. So, they will recognize the jalapeno record as long as all of the right documentation is provided. And as far as getting paid, the record attempts and the whole one-day event is all for local charities so this one is not about me getting paid. I am, however seeking sponsors who are willing to put up money for the charities.

  18. Pat bertoletti said

    August 23, 2007 @ 8:34 pm

    Might I suggest you attempt to break the ice cream record for most eaten in 30 seconds right after the jalapeno’s. I think you can take it, you will be more motivated than I was.

  19. KevinRoss said

    August 23, 2007 @ 9:37 pm

    LOL Liz. Yee-ouch.

  20. Mikey said

    August 24, 2007 @ 3:51 pm

    Erik

    Will the IFOCE be there to make this an official Record or will Guiness send out a Judge of some sort?

    Thank You

    Mikey from Seattle

  21. Jammin Joe said

    August 24, 2007 @ 10:11 pm

    Eric Check your units You may be getting closer to 600,000. I’ve done them before, might be fun to go one for one to see who lasts the longest. any how LOTS and LOTS of sugar and Ice cream after(Might help on the other end )

  22. donmoseslerman said

    August 25, 2007 @ 1:56 am

    is this a i minute event , because at the mexiacan festival inmilwakee in 2002 I ate 18 LA CASTENA JALAPEMO PEPPERS ini min and it is recorded…don lerman

  23. donmoseslerman said

    August 25, 2007 @ 2:09 am

    this is don lerman again my 1 min record is recorded in the bbc movie ” the human senses’ which I have 4 min utes of air time and at the mexiacn festival of milwakee 18 la castena jalapeno peppers in 1 min

  24. Anonymous said

    August 25, 2007 @ 8:19 am

    Don Moses Lerman —- just about the greatest competitive eater in history!

  25. anonymous said

    August 25, 2007 @ 12:40 pm

    Yes Don this is a i minute BUT its not featuring an unknown food named JALAPEMO. Your event was held for an unknown people, the MEXIACN in the lost city of MILWAKEE. This one features Habaneros. The difference between jalapenos & habaneros is greater than the difference between YOU & Kobayashi. Also, what Erik is eating is fresh as opposed to the wimpy pickled version you ate. Again, more than the difference between you & Kobayashi. So, what Erik is attempting, is like if you ate some baby food applesauce & he ate habaf&ck*ngneros!

  26. Mikey said

    August 25, 2007 @ 2:11 pm

    Hey Don
    this is a different setup according to the Radio interview with Erik The Red.Must clear the mouth before going to the next one.

  27. donmoseslerman said

    August 25, 2007 @ 2:53 pm

    what are you a wise guy . it was the middle of the nighy and I typed jalapemo without my glasses on by.the way in 2002 the jalapemo or jalapeno was a light green insalde much hotter than the ones that they sell today .. best of luck to all comppeting ..donlerman

  28. anonymous said

    August 25, 2007 @ 3:01 pm

    Don, you competed in laredo and milwaukee against a breed of people that more than likely dont even have existing birth records or might not even exist on this planet any longer. I think you would be more than satisfied to compete against yourself rather than have any competiton coming your way. Who have you ever beaten in the top ten or twenty for that matter to claim a title ?

  29. Skinny Scott said

    August 25, 2007 @ 8:11 pm

    Erik-
    Don’t do it. I’m all for records and such, but this one ain’t worth it. This stuff will F*%K you up.

  30. donmoseslerman said

    August 25, 2007 @ 10:14 pm

    jed donahue did not compete that year. i would have beaten him the field was ( JALAPENOS LAREDO) seasoned pepper eaters that I WOULD PUT UPAGAINST ANYONE , I ve beaten many top 20 eater sin competion, the way you talk about people is insulting to no end …don lerman

  31. anonymous said

    August 26, 2007 @ 1:25 am

    Joe ,does everything have to have a dollar sign connected to it? Erik is more about giving than being selfish. Maybe you should take a page out of his book and stop worrying about how much money they are paying him

  32. Gentleman Joe said

    August 26, 2007 @ 4:27 am

    anony, 1:25 8/26

    I included the possibillity of his favorite charity! That said, while most of the eaters may not care about the $$$, there OWNERS certainly do.

    If I didn’t care about the $$$ , & the freedom I would still be in the ifoce. If you want to call me a mercenery or the like so be it, but I don’t do this SOLELY for the fun of it. If there wasn’t some form of profit motive, I wouldn’t do it!

  33. Mikey said

    August 26, 2007 @ 2:36 pm

    Erik you out there?

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