chilies again

 

A few months ago me a Dutchman asked any tips on growing habanero peppers,
well first of all here are the results thanks for your help,
http://members.chello.nl/j.hutson/chilli.html
But they are now turning from green to orange and I expect to harvest 20 to
30 within weeks, and hopefully more to
follow. I could maybe use one a week. They are very hot. So what do I do
with them? I can think of 3 options,
Can I freeze chili peppers?
How does one dry chili peppers?
Has anybody ever pickled chili peppers?
I have been to various cooking groups, no replies.
Thanks
Graham
www.hutson.nl

 



 Well if your dew point is  40 F. You could pull the plants and hang
them upside down in a dry place.  Very traditional .

http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/ALN/aln29/soleri.html

http://www.infowest.com/business/g/gentle/storage.html

 Otherwise  a food dehydrator would be a consideration.  Do chiles ,
fruits, meats etc.  We do pears, pineapple, peaches,  apples  once did
green peppers.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2003-06-01/Choosing-a-Food-Dehyd
rator.aspx

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Bill  S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden
  globalvoicesonline.org
 
 

 



Thanks Bill plenty of ideas, somebody on a cookery group said she makes
pickled relish with Jalopeno peppers, I have asked for a recipe.
Graham

 

wrote:


I pickle Jalapeno peppers, but habenaros would be quite hot.  If you
can or pickle any other types of veggies you might try adding a pepper
to the jar.  I like pickled cauliflower with a habenaro added.  It
gives a zing.  You can freeze them for later use.  They do lose
texture, but retain flavor and heat.  Just slice them and freeze on a
cookie sheet and then into airtight containers.  That makes it easy to
remove what you want to add to a soup or whatever.  Do remember to
wear gloves and avoid all sensitive body areas (your own and everybody
elses) when working with habenaros!

 



Can you give me a clue how you pickle peppers, vinegar and pickling spices?
G.