Q. Hi Dave,Just started receiving your magazine….great stuff. I have two questions re: making hot sauce. 1 – How do I get the vinegar and peppers to not separate once bottled?….the store brands have a nice united texture…my homemade is like oil and vinegar in its separation. 2 – Are there food/health laws governing the sale of hot sauce?… i.e. I have …
Making Chile Mash at Home
Q. Hi Dave, Are there any websites that explain how to make pepper mash; I would like to try to make some at home. Thanks, Jon A. Hello Jon:Here’s the method:Use fresh pods of any variety or color but remember that the mash will be the color of the chiles. Remove the seeds and stems of the pods; wash and …
Testing Bottled Hot Sauce
Q. Dave.I made a bout three large bottles of Hot sauce from Habs and Portuguese Hot peppers and I used vinegar in the mix. They have been in the refrigerator un-opened for the last two years and look good. How can I test them without tasting them? Is there a test to see if they are O.K.?Brian A. Hello Brian:You could …
How to Grind Long Pepper
Q. Hi Dave,I bought, have read, and am using your new Spicy Food Lovers Bible. Great book, but I have a question. I have purchased some "long pepper" that you talked about, but don’t know how to use it. Your recipes have included most of the other spices described but I couldn’t find anything with "long pepper" in it. Any …
Water Bath
Q: Dave,About a week ago I used your recipe for pickled habaneros to put up some mild yellow and hot skinny green peppers but forgot the water bath at the end. (Oops!) Is it to late to still safely water bath them or should I toss ’em out and start over next year?Dave Marundee A: Hello Dave:A waterbath now should …