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Michael Deatherage
Jul 12, 20225 min read
How to sterilize and clean canning jars
To store my pepper sauces and vinegars, I use glass canning jars and bottles. They can be easily sterilized to prevent bacterial...
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Michael Deatherage
Jul 12, 20223 min read
Pepper Vinegars
I know that I’m in the presence of ancient culinary history when I sit down in an unpretentious Colombian or Venezuelan restaurant or...
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Michael Deatherage
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Making Dried Pepper Powders
Many Latin American recipes call for ground dried peppers of various textures; some are processed to a very fine powder, while others are...
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Michael Deatherage
Jul 12, 20222 min read
Preparing Dried Peppers
After cleaning, you can turn dried peppers into lively seasonings with four simple steps: seeding (for most large meaty peppers),...
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Michael Deatherage
Jul 12, 20222 min read
Buying Dried Hot Peppers
Sight and touch are the most important aspects of shopping for dried chiles in a market. If you are buying see-through packages of...
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Michael Deatherage
Jul 12, 20222 min read
Drying Peppers
Preparing Peppers for Drying Pick peppers only when they are perfectly ripe and have achieved peak color. Discard any with blemishes,...
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