Re: [CH] Post Fields Post (warning: includes stupid beginner questions)
Ted Wagner (trwagner1@yahoo.com)
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 04:40:06 -0700 (PDT)
Let me clarify a bit of what I said (I am wordy, but have problems getting my point across sometimes). ;-)
Aged alcohols get their flavors from the aging process itself. Adding anything to them can "take away" or conflict with those flavors and you can be surprised by some of the disgusting results.
I will be experimenting this winter with an old home recipe for kaluha. We used to make several gallons each fall for gifts at Christmas. It is my hope that I can do something with this using peppers. We shall see. But, in this case, it's a good example where you can use cheap ingredients and come out with something quite tasty. For this recipe, we only use the cheapest vodka or everclear if on sale. ;)
Ted
----- Original Message ----
> From: Ted Wagner <trwagner1@yahoo.com>
> To: chile heads <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 7:16:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [CH] Post Fields Post (warning: includes stupid beginner questions)
>
>
> Peter,
>
> One added thing. I've been experimenting with adding peppers to bourbon for
> several years now. For several years running, I add mint and a pepper or two
> (or three or four....etc) to a bottle of bourbon and bring it to Open Fields
> each year.
>
> Any aged alcohol you must experiment and learn from. My experience is that if
> you aren't careful, although the alcohol will be "hot", it might taste really
> "off"... or let's just say "nasty".
>
> Herbs, like mint, are best added and then the alcohol used relatively quickly.
> If not, over time, it will taste a bit earthy ... or a bit like grass (no pun or
> altered references intended). One to two days with mint, then consumed quickly
> isn't too bad.
>
> I've found the same holds true with peppers to a certain extent. Mike provided
> us with some fine cumari tequila. While I love the lemon flavor of cumari, I
> found it went well with tequila. The key is to use peppers you like and enjoy.
>
>
> One other additional thing you can experiment with (and save space) is
ydrate and then grind your peppers.
>
> Ted
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Alex Silbajoris
> > To: chile-heads-request@globalgarden.com; chile heads
>
> > Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 6:33:58 AM
> > Subject: RE: [CH] Post Fields Post (warning: includes stupid beginner
> questions)
> >
> >
> >
> > Pod glut! We know it well.
> >
> > First, you can freeze them now and do whatever you want later.
> >
> > To infuse liquor, you don't need to wait a long time, the heat will infuse in
> a
> > day or two.
> >
> > You can find all sorts of basic brine recipes online, scratch around a little.
> >
> > And spread the word, pepper flavor is more than just heat!
> >
> >
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