Preserving Chiles for Spicy Vinegar Sauce

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Dave:How do I preserve my hot peppers and how do I make a spicy vinegar sauce? I cant seem to get it right but then again I’ve never been good at these kind of things.Thank you.GinaGina:See our article "How to Pickle Peppers".–Dave 

Storing Chiles in Alcohol

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Hi Dave,My UK crops of ’Hot Wax’, ’Jalapeno’, ’Red Savina’ and ’Chocolate Habaneros’ are all doing wonderful now that the weather has improved. I think I love my plants more than my wife. Is this normal? Seriously though, you mention preserving in Alcohol. Can the alcohol be diluted? I bought some tequila with the intention of making some sauces with …

Making Pepper Mash

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Dear Dave,I am looking for information about making pepper mash. I cannot find any information other than how to buying it. Thanks for any help you can give. Cool Website.–DaleHello Dale:It is explained in our article "How to Make Hot Sauces."–Dave

Pickling Jalapeno peppers

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Dave:Do you know a simple recipe for pickling Jalapeno peppers for nacho chips? All the ones that I’ve tried are still to hot for the rest  of my family and I end up with dozens of jars that I give away.Hello Whoever You Are:Try this recipe for Sun-Cured Pickled Jalapenos, but cut them into rings, not strips. Try to find …

Preserving Jalapenos without use of Vinegar

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Hi Dave,Although I am not new to gardening, I am new to growing Chiles. I have an abundance of Jalapenos harvested. I can not find a recipe for canning or preserving the pods short of pickling them in vinegar. Since I am sensitive to vinegar, I am looking for another way. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks, BillHello Bill:The easiest way …