Q: Hey Dave!I have a salsa that I’d like to can but I’ve never canned anything and I’m afraid of poisoning somebody. What would be the best way to can the following recipe: canned tomatoes, fresh green onions, canned green chilies, canned black olives, olive oil, white vinegar, garlic salt, jalapeños and fresh cilantro?–Steve A: Hello Steve:This article should answer …
Jalapeños in Singapore
Q: Hello Dave, I’m from Singapore where the weather is hot and humid. My question is where to buy seeds for jalapeños and the Mexican varieties, for a home garden. Most jalapeños are suited for dry climates. Yours, Hasli A: Hello Hasli:I would suggest that you grow any type of jalapeños in containers using well-drained potting soil. I have no idea …
Jalapeño Turtle Liquid…?
Q: Dear Dave,A friend once told me that the liquid that canned jalapeños are in is made from turtles. I find that hard to believe, but if it’s true, why turtles?–Eddie A: Hello Eddie:That’s a good one! The liquid is water with a little salt and maybe some vinegar.–Dave
Seeds for Tabascos
Q: Dear Dave,Do you know a farm that grows tabasco chile peppers? I have been all over the internet and keep running into dead ends. –Brian A: Hello Brian:Tabasco chiles are not grown commercially in the U.S. except for some grown for seed by McIlhenny Company on Avery Island, LA. However you can find dried tabascos here: www.melissas.com–Dave
Drying Peppers to Grind
Q: Hi Dave,I grind my own peppers, and no matter how long I dry them first, they cake in the spice bottle. Is the something I can add to prevent this?Thanks, Mac A: Hello Mac:There is no additive you can use. How are you drying them? If you live in a moist climate, air drying is not enough to remove all …