jerseystepup 11:16 AM 10-04-2009
We got about 25 30 habaneros out of our garden and I have no idea what to do with these things. They are SOOO damn hot. Anyone have any good recipes or ideas for habaneros?
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GreekGodX 11:33 AM 10-04-2009
heavyd 11:40 AM 10-04-2009
raisin 11:44 AM 10-04-2009
Originally Posted by heavyd:
Habaneros are so hot that they are almost useless in my opinion.
Not really. Try them prepared without the seeds and membrane, that's where most of the heat hangs out. Cooking or pickling further reduces the hotspots and can make them approachable by all, excepting the confirmed wuss.
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Paint 11:53 AM 10-04-2009
Dont play with those things.Way too hot.
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heavyd 11:59 AM 10-04-2009
Originally Posted by raisin:
Not really. Try them prepared without the seeds and membrane, that's where most of the heat hangs out. Cooking or pickling further reduces the hotspots and can make them approachable by all, excepting the confirmed wuss.
Why don't you just choose a pepper that is not quite so hot? There are other ways to prove your manhood, lol!
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Jbailey 12:01 PM 10-04-2009
When I make a batch of chili I use about 8 or so seeds and all. You get some heat but not to much. They're pretty tasty.
:-)
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Smokin Gator 12:51 PM 10-04-2009
I make sort of a mash out of them and use it sparingly in recipes the rest of the year.
Par boil one sliced carrot and about 1/2 of an onion. Throw that in a food processor with a bunch of habs and puree. Add some salt and vinegar. Put it in a jar and keep it refrigerated.
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I pick em when they're green and then I can eat them.
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acarr 12:59 PM 10-04-2009
I like the Havana ones better.
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Blindjimme 01:45 PM 10-04-2009
Originally Posted by Smokin Gator:
I make sort of a mash out of them and use it sparingly in recipes the rest of the year.
Par boil one sliced carrot and about 1/2 of an onion. Throw that in a food processor with a bunch of habs and puree. Add some salt and vinegar. Put it in a jar and keep it refrigerated.
Wow, this sounds good. I'll give this a shot
:-)
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SmoknTaz 03:26 PM 10-04-2009
Originally Posted by jerseystepup:
We got about 25 30 habaneros out of our garden and I have no idea what to do with these things. They are SOOO damn hot. Anyone have any good recipes or ideas for habaneros?
I have the same experience with mine this year too. Two bites and I'm done. I gave most of them to my neighbor so it wasn't a complete waste.
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BeerAdvocate 04:14 PM 10-04-2009
Habanero and Mango salsa is damn good. The mango kills the heat a tad bit!
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yourchoice 04:58 PM 10-04-2009
I love Habaneros in chili. With about 2 lbs of meat (usually venison for me) I use anywhere from 3-5 sliced very very very (you get the idea) thinly. Spices it up but doesn't make it unbearable. YMMV.
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BengalMan 09:04 AM 10-05-2009
Mango Habanero salsa for one is a great as someone mentioned. I also do habaneros with chili as well. I use 4 lbs of meat 2 beef, 2 bison (very lean and flavorful). I use 4-6 habaneros and 4-6 jalapenos.
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Parshooter 11:05 AM 10-05-2009
Chop one or two up fine and put them in your favorite cheesy potato recipe. My wife makes it all the time and everybody loves it.
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Steve 11:09 AM 10-05-2009
Scothew 11:16 AM 10-05-2009
I've had a habenero jam before. Not sure what all was done or how it was prepared but would just spread it on white toast and omg it was good.
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St. Lou Stu 11:23 AM 10-05-2009
itsme_timd 11:29 AM 10-05-2009
One of my friends showed me simple way to dry these and make a great chili powder.
Heat your oven up as hot as it will go. Wash and remove the stems from the peppers. Make sure they are dry and then spread them on a heavy pan. Put the pan in the oven and turn the oven OFF. Let them stay in there for 24 hours.
You can take these and grind them with a mortar and pestle, I have a cheap coffee grinder that I use for spices. Put this in a jar and use it sparingly to heat things up!
FYI - Watch out for the airborne powder when grinding, it can be a kicker, too.
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