Dear Dave:I have just started making my own Habanero Hot Sauce. I have access to beautiful fresh Organic Red Habanero Peppers and would like to purchase them from the farmer in bulk. My question is, what is the best way to preserve these peppers so I am able to use them throughout the winter and continue making my hot sauce? …
Preserving Chiles for Spicy Vinegar Sauce
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
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
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
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 …