Chili Pepper News

While it’s hard to believe it’s already prime holiday shopping season, time is ticking to find dad, or really any man in your life for that matter, the perfect gift. You’ve probably already tried out all the old standbys like socks, cologne, books, and coffee, so why not try getting dad something he’ll really like this year! Forget the holiday cookies and holiday chocolates, even dads will say what they really want is hot sauce.

If you have more peppers on hand than you can possibly eat, it’s a great problem to have. That’s because hot peppers freeze extremely well, and usually come out of the freezer still somewhat crisp, making it possible to eat them raw or to later add the peppers to a cooked dish. One good tip before you start the process is to always wear rubber gloves when handling hot peppers and to be sure not to touch your face.

If you find yourself constantly craving hot peppers, you’ve probably thought about growing your own. Luckily, they’re pretty easy to grow and pretty easy to harvest. If you follow a few easy tips on how and when to pick the best peppers you’re sure to come out with great results.

If you’ve ever wondered what exactly it is that makes hot peppers so hot, look no further than capsaicin. It’s the active component in hot peppers that brings on the intense heat. For people or mammals for that matter, it’s the capsaicin that’s responsible for the burning sensation. First coined in the 1800s, capsaicin is colorless, yet highly pungent.