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If you love adding a spicy kick to your meals, Japan has a not-so-secret spice blend that you’ll probably enjoy. No, Japan is not known for their particularly spicy cuisine (leave that to India, Thailand, and Ethiopia). However, they do have a popular spicy blend whose main ingredient is hot pepper. Shichimi togarashi, also known …
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Fermentation is an age-old technique used to preserve fresh foods. It is used to make alcohol from fruits and grains, but also to acidify and improve flavor in a variety of other foods. In the world of peppers, you’re probably most familiar with fermentation in the form of Tabasco sauce. This vinegar-rich hot sauce starts …
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Making hot sauce at home is one of our favorite hobbies. We love experimenting with different spices and peppers to create delicious sauces to dress up our meals. While experimenting in the kitchen is fun, sometimes all you want is a good hot sauce recipe. If you’re looking to make a new sauce with your …
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Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce was the very first hot sauce I ever tried. I was in my 10s, and I said a bad word. A dab of Tabasco was my punishment. Well, that backfired! Now I run a website about growing hot peppers, making hot sauces, and reviewing some of the hottest chilies from around …
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There are many options for growing your own greens and herbs indoors. A great option for beginners is a simple hydroponic system like the Click and Grow. However, there are some big differences between some of the options that are out there. The Click and Grow has a design that stands out from the rest …
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The scotch bonnet is a prized chili pepper known for its fruity, citrusy flavor. It is also quite spicy, between 100,000-250,000 SHUs, making it much hotter than a jalapeño or cayenne. While scotch bonnets are easy to find if you live in the Caribbean of West Africa, they can be hard to find elsewhere. So, …
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Cubanelle peppers are a popular seasonal option you can find in the veggie section at the supermarket. However, they may not be as easy to find as some other pepper options in your area. Most often, cubanelle peppers are used for stuffing, roasting, frying, or maybe in a tasty sofrito. If you can’t find them, …
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Fresno peppers are a popular choice for making tasty salsas, spicy stir fry, or hot sauces. If the recipe you’re making calls for fresnos, but you don’t have any on hand, we’ve got you covered. In this article, I’ll share the best fresno pepper substitutes. If you’re in a pinch, any of these options will …
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Every time a jalapeño goes to waste, a Pepper Geek cries. No, not really, but you don’t have to waste your extra jalapeño peppers! Today, I’ll share 11 easy ways to use up a big harvest of jalapeños. From simple recipes to storage techniques, you’ll find the right option for you. Let’s get into it. …
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