Habeneros any ideas ?

I bought a bunch of habenero peppers at the farmers market last week cuz they looked so good. I used two of them along with some red pepper and 2 cups of olive oil to make a nice chili oil. I have more left. Any suggestions ? How do I make them into a powder ?

MMM habs. Fire roast them on your grill 'til the skins turn black, and then peel and put them in whatever dishes you like.
When we make powder, we dry them in the oven on low heat and then put them through a blade type coffee mill dedicated to grinding peppers. Just be very careful. wear a mask and use surgical gloves. The first time we ground our dry habs, we didn't have a face mask on and the powder/dust that escaped from the grinder gave us all bloody noses.
But it's worth it. They are delicious. This coming from chile heads. YMMV.

AB

I've always just thrown them in my dehydrator (8-10 hours), then into the coffee grinder (seeds and all, although you can seed them) I have that is reserved for spices then into freezer bags and the freezer for storage. You can also use your oven set at the lowest temp, but I've never liked that method very much.
BTW I also put the dehydrator in the garage when drying peppers due to the smell. Otherwise my SO runs around the house acting like shes been maced.

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Originally posted by laststandchili

I've always just thrown them in my dehydrator (8-10 hours), then into the coffee grinder (seeds and all, although you can seed them) I have that is reserved for spices then into freezer bags and the freezer for storage. You can also use your oven set at the lowest temp, but I've never liked that method very much.
BTW I also put the dehydrator in the garage when drying peppers due to the smell. Otherwise my SO runs around the house acting like shes been maced.

LOL been there done that! My tastebud challenged other half hates when I cook with any hot peppers.. Run those leftovers through a blender or processor, add some garlic, salt and vinager and simmer for awhile on the stove (you may want to do this OUTSIDE)

Here is a link to a post I made a while back. They also freeze very well. I pull a couple out of the freezer mince them up and fry them in my fajitas or stir fry.

http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9241

an over abundance of any hot pepper can make a very effective yard spray to repel many insects and visiting critters from deer to stray cats

Works great in your bird feeder. Does not bother the birds but the squirrels get toasted. Shred a couple of dozen and mix it in your bird seed.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

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Originally posted by Theedge

Here is a link to a post I made a while back. They also freeze very well. I pull a couple out of the freezer mince them up and fry them in my fajitas or stir fry.

http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9241

Theedge has the best solution, IMO.

AB you are not kidding. Those things are friggin toxic! I must have gotten some oils on my hands on my hands and rubbed my eyes. Ouch. I also opened the coffee grinder a tick too early and a fine mist of dried pepper flew in the air and on my face. Caution should be exercised ! I probably should have avoided the beer also ! Do not attempt unless sober

I'm old fashioned.
The last time I made powder, I sun-dried red peppers, then used a small bowl and a wooden dowel to crush the peppers into nearly dust like particles. Verryyyy time consuming.

I gotta get me one of those food dehydraters. Maybe a Ronco.

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

Works great in your bird feeder. Does not bother the birds but the squirrels get toasted. Shred a couple of dozen and mix it in your bird seed.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Absolutely! I've been using hot pepper sauce in bird seed for years. I love to watch when the squirrels get a mouthful. They shake their heads and spit, and can't seem to figure out what happened.

Here is a great recipe to make spicy popcorn. Slice a habenero or two and place in a large pot with the oil of your choice. Heat for a minute two and remove the peppers. Add popcorn seeds and cover. Yum, yum, Spicey popcorn! I guess if you wanted to, you could leave the sliced peppers in. This does not work well with jalpenos for some reason.

I either dry them in the oven on an aeroated pizza pan with the oven door slightly open (beware the fumes) or freeze them. Just one of them gives a crock pot of chili a lot of hot flavor!

Andrea

I chop up a couple of habaneros and add them to my chile.

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Originally posted by tonemonster2

AB you are not kidding. Those things are friggin toxic! I must have gotten some oils on my hands on my hands and rubbed my eyes. Ouch. I also opened the coffee grinder a tick too early and a fine mist of dried pepper flew in the air and on my face. Caution should be exercised ! I probably should have avoided the beer also ! Do not attempt unless sober

I pick up swimming goggles to wear when I grind my infamous jalapeno chili rub.

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

Works great in your bird feeder. Does not bother the birds but the squirrels get toasted. Shred a couple of dozen and mix it in your bird seed.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Absolutely! I've been using hot pepper sauce in bird seed for years. I love to watch when the squirrels get a mouthful. They shake their heads and spit, and can't seem to figure out what happened.

I never understood why birds deserve seeds, but squirrels don't?

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Originally posted by Michael Hoffman

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

Works great in your bird feeder. Does not bother the birds but the squirrels get toasted. Shred a couple of dozen and mix it in your bird seed.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Absolutely! I've been using hot pepper sauce in bird seed for years. I love to watch when the squirrels get a mouthful. They shake their heads and spit, and can't seem to figure out what happened.

I never understood why birds deserve seeds, but squirrels don't?

Elise, it is not that squirrels do not deserve seed. They are fun to watch. The major problem is that they trash your feeder. They throw seed everywhere looking for just one sunflower seed. In addition, they will destroy your feeder. I do not know how many I have jad to replace because they either chewed through it, clawed it open or whatever. They can empty a totally full feeder in just a few minutes. Although some birds still enjoy the seed on the ground, the rain and the elements make the seed rot and stink.

I personally enjoy those rascals. Believe me, you cannot run them off. No matter what you do, they will be back in just a few minutes. They tell all their friends and they come also. My dog has a field day chasing them. She has been doing so for several years and has yet to come close to nailing one. You would think that would scare them off? No way. They are right back in less than 15 minutes.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN