Hi Dave,I have a couple of questions. First off,where can I find hot paprika? Second, I was looking to infuse olive oil with chilis. Should I use peppers or pepper extract and how long will it last? Thanks,Bill Hello Bill:Do a Google search for "pimenton" which is the hot Spanish smoked paprika. Another hot paprika is "Espelette" from southern France. All American …
Injecting Capsaicin?
Hi Dave! I was wondering if there has been a method developed for injecting capsaicin from the habinero pepper into the body for health reasons and thereby avoid the hotness in actually having to eat the pepper to get the benefits.Alan Hello Alan:No injections but there are cayenne capsules that you can swallow to avoid the burning sensation.Dave
Making Honey BBQ Sauce
Hello Dave,I want to make honey barbeque sauce. We are beekeepers and bottle our honey in 1 lb. plastic bottles with a pressure safety seal under the lid. Is that sufficient to keep the sauce from spoiling or do I have to "can" the sauce like you would salsa?Carolyn Hello Carolyn:No, the sauce would have to be properly canned in …
Peppers Not Hot
Hi Dave,My question is…for the past couple of years my peppers have not been hot. Last year, I planted jalapenos and this year 5 kinds: jalapenos, habaneros, cayenne, cherry and serrano. They were in different locations in the garden and yard. I tried some suggestions such as "stressing them," letting them dry out, picking some early, etc. I have not …
Removing Capsaicin from the Hands
Dave,What’s the best way to get the capsaicin from habanero peppers off your hands? My husband decided to deseed and de-membrane without gloves when he was making his sauce. His hands have been "burning" for several hours. Any help?Edna Hello Edna:Have him "wash" his hands in vegetable oil for several minutes, then rewash them with a strong detergent. That should …