Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
In preparation for a Bloody Mary cocktail party I decided to infuse some vodkas. I chose two recipes, a special Bloody Mary Infusion (think garlic) and Bacon Habanero (think spicy).
Red, yellow or green? Whichever hot sauce you like, here are three variations on a master recipe for lactofermented hot sauce that rival even the best stuff on the shelf.
For the lazy picklers among us, I submit this hot pepper jelly recipe. Because the jelly is just peppers, vinegar, sugar and pectin, you can use pickled peppers or fresh peppers, which ever you have on hand. Warning, this habanero version is HOT!
Spicy, sweet, & tangy, this jam hits all the high notes. A perfect addition to any holiday cheese plate, or host(ess)' pantry, or even just on your leftover turkey sandwich.
I have tried many, many recipes for chili oil - this is it! Fresh habanero chilies, gently heated and steeped in cold-pressed rapeseed oil. Very spicy, very fruity, an excellent condiment!
