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niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

Fooley posted:

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/foodStorage/condiments?productId=10025902

You'd have to be careful with pouring but it should be open enough that it wont be difficult. Maybe check Target/Wal Mart too.

I use similiar bottles for all my homemade hot sauces, I think I got mine at Publix. They work out great as they are like the same volume as the mason jars I use to store my sauce in. I use a funnel to fill mine though.

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niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome
Just started a batch of peppers fermenting today, raw weight came out to just shy of 4lbs, thinking I might have gone a bit overboard. Oh well I can always give some way to family and friends. My last batch of fermented habanero sauce turned out really well.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome
So pretty sure I screwed something up on my batch of peppers. I went to check them last night and noticed they had a white substance covering the entire top. I scooped out everything I could, but this morning it was back, not as bad, but it was still back. Guess I am just going to toss that batch when I get home this afternoon.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome
So I ended up tossing the first batch of fermented peppers that I posted about, just couldn't get all the white stuff out. My next batch I did just like my first batch (habaneros) which turned out perfect, this batch (jalapenos) also got a bit of the white funk but I was able to get it all scooped out. I processed the sauce and it just tasted awful, so I ended up pitching that as well.

I decided to just drop the fermenting process for a bit and go back to how I've been doing it for a while, just roast the peppers off on my grill, throw them in the blender with some white vinegar, water, and some spices and call it a day. Very happy with the results of yesterday, which is good cause I was down to just a bit left of my fermented habanero sauce. I used about 30 of each pepper (Anaheim, Habanero, and Jalapeno) about 3/4 cup of distilled white vinegar, 1 cup of water, a touch of garlic powder, pepper, red pepper flake, and some paprika. Yielded 2 jars each more or less.



I did also just get a food dehydrator as a gift so I am going to have some fun with that drying out peppers.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

Suspect Bucket posted:

I like traffic lights. I like traffic lights.

Haha, I didn't even catch that.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

Bob Morales posted:

Please tell me it is 'gently caress you' hot as well. I want a jar.

They have a nice kick to them, especially the habanero.

I don't take the seeds out or anything, just remove the stem and throw it in the blender.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

Bob Morales posted:

I'm going to put a bit fat caution sticker on it.

I did this two years ago at my company Christmas party, was actually for spicy sausage dip though. I think my sign said "Warning: this is very hot, you may think you like hot, but think again, I'm Serious, you have been Warned!!"

It was hilarious cause the sign made it almost like a challenge, pretty much everyone had to step up, though many regretted it, but not all. One lady came up to me and asked if I liked Thai food, cause she said that dip was like Thai hot +10 .

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

Poop Cupcake posted:

To reduce the risk of unwanted mold, I fill a zliplock bag with water and squish that down on top of the mash - lets the mash burp without letting in unwanted air.

Oh man.. thank you so much for that idea, that is a brilliant way to keep everything submerged. I've struggled with the few fermented batches I have tried to do because of this very issue.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome
That looks really good.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome
So I have two jars of peppers fermenting right now. One larger one of habaneros and a smaller one of fresh tabasco peppers from my garden. I am using the water bag method that was suggested a while back in the thread to keep everything submerged and it is working out great. Only issue is I don't seem to be seeing much in the way of bubbles yet and its been a bit over 2 weeks for each. Everything seems okay so I am just going to let them sit for at least another week.

In other hot sauce related items, I decided I was in the mood for some PB&J's last night but I realized I ddn't have any jelly, but I did have some fresh strawberries. So I made some jam, but I added 3 of the tabasco peppers to the mix. I was a bit unsure how it was going to come out while it was reducing down as it smelled a bit weird. After putting it in a jar to cool, I tasted it and it is very subtle heat. Nice and sweet, but not too sweet then you get a hint of heat afterwards which is nice. Would definitely make it again.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

Geoff Zahn posted:

edit: Also, I want to try my hand at making my own hot sauce! Is there a recommended starter recipe, or should I just dive into making NosmoKing's recipe?

Recipe is a good place to start.. But the best part is just to experiment and see what you come up with and what you like.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome
I found my Halloween costume this year.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

pr0k posted:

Nope. Especially if I'm hungry I'll just put a few drops on my tongue.


Are you my neighbor? Because my neighbor wore that.

No, I ended up not actually using it this year.

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

The Midniter posted:

Protip: use this as salad dressing.


That poo poo is the bee's knees.

I can't say this sauce in particular, but your favorite hot sauce as salad dressing is great.. Been doing this for years and the looks I get are hilarious

niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

Croatoan posted:

The classics never get any love. Texas Pete is pretty good on fried chicken y'all.

Texas Pete is great, if I run out of homemade stuff, it is my go to hot sauce

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niss
Jul 9, 2008

the amazing gnome

angor posted:

Anyone tried the Xochitl salsas? I'm trying to make my way through this fucker and it's tearing my face off:



I just saw they have these at my local publix, just not the Habanero :( I do enjoy their tortilla chips though.

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