Having a late harvest of chilies at my disposal this year prompted me to start being creative as to not waste any peppers. Before resorting to freezing, I thought I'd first try out making a basic powder. I dried a few trays of habs and bhuts, and then ground them in the Vitamix (which does a fantastic job, btw). Each was good on their own, but I opted to combine them. I had a chance to add it to a bowl of soup last night and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it heated up the soup without altering the flavor. Now I can easily spice up my dishes without having to pour on 1/3 a bottle of store-bought cayenne powder.
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We're starting to get sub 40's in the PNW so I figured I'd pull the rest of my immature peppers seeing as the flowers were looking droopy and the plants have seen better days after the nighttime temps. Best thought on these was to pickle them. I did a basic recipe and added garlic and cauliflower. I've always loved those cheap bottles of spicy veggies in the store and figured my own organic mix would be superior and be free of all those colorants and preservatives.
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I'd love to hear your comments, and maybe see some links to your favorite pickling recipes and powders.
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Pictures include a recent harvest, my first attempt at a chili powder, and a jar of pickled veggies and chilies.
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We're starting to get sub 40's in the PNW so I figured I'd pull the rest of my immature peppers seeing as the flowers were looking droopy and the plants have seen better days after the nighttime temps. Best thought on these was to pickle them. I did a basic recipe and added garlic and cauliflower. I've always loved those cheap bottles of spicy veggies in the store and figured my own organic mix would be superior and be free of all those colorants and preservatives.
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I'd love to hear your comments, and maybe see some links to your favorite pickling recipes and powders.
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Pictures include a recent harvest, my first attempt at a chili powder, and a jar of pickled veggies and chilies.
