Dave:I make my own dry rubs but they always seem to clump up after a week to two and was wondering how to prevent this from happening?–LloydLloyd:You have too much moisture in the rub, which probably means your peppers were not totally dried out when you made it. Take the rub, spread it out on a cookie sheet, and place …
Best Way to dry Peppers
Hello Dave,What is the best way to dry peppers? I live in central Florida so I wasn’t sure about how much sun would be too much especially in the hot summer.Thanks, MattMatt:Since you live in a humid climate, the best way to dry peppers is in a food dehydrator. Lacking that, place them on a tray or rack in a …
Drying Chiles in an Oven
Hi Dave:I am ready to pick and dry my Caribbean red hot peppers. I’ve read that the best way to dry peppers is by sunlight. Since fall is coming around, and I don’t have a food dehydrator or a gas oven. Could I place them on very low heat in an electric oven? Or is it better to hang them …
Where to buy Chipotle peppers in Adobo in Montreal
Hi Dave,Could you please tell me where I can buy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in Montreal?!Thank You!!TinaTina:Either find an Hispanic food market (some Asian markets have an Hispanic section) or go to your largest supermarket and find the Mexican food section.–Dave
Avoiding Separation in home-made Hot Sauce
Dear Dave:I have started making my own habanero hot sauces and am having a problem. Both the strained and the thick varieties are separating after about a week. I am using peppers, distilled white vinegar and salt. I grind the peppers, add vinegar and let the mash sit for 2 weeks. I re-grind the mixture (and strain it, in some …