[CH] unlurking
Alan Lautzenheiser (alautz@bright.net)
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 09:40:33 -0500
Hello all,
I have spent a great deal of time lurking on this list and want to
thank you all for the great information I have gained.
My oldest son is responsible for getting me interested in raising
peppers. I have always enjoyed hot sauces, but with the exception of
planting some jalepenos from time to time for salsa, I had never raised
anything else untiol this year so I am quite a novice.
This year I have planted 12 jalapeno plants, 3 Anaheims, 3 Big Jim
Milds, 3 Hot Banana, 3 Filiur Blue Hot, 3 Hungarian Medium Hot, 3 Purple
Serranos, 2 Hungarian Black, 3 Long Red Cayenne, 3 Super Chiles, 3
Habenaro.
I intend on drying, freezing and pickling some, but I could use some
suggestions and help on how best to use some of these kinds that I am
less familiar with. I am interested in making some powders and dry rubs,
but like many just starting out I want to try a little bit of
everything.
My son also wanted me to share his method of making what he calls
"Power Brats". Marinate the forked Brats overnite in beer. Prepare the
Brats on the grill as usual. He then slices into strips; fresh red and
green bell peppers, habeneros, and jalepenos. He also adds some chiles,
onions and sometimes mushrooms. Saute this combination in a mixture of
tequila and jalapeno juice. Put your Brat in a big bun, use whatever
other condiments you like and spoon the pepper mixture over the top.
Retire to the family room to watch the football game, but not before
grabbing at least two adult beverages as this is definitely a two beer
sandwich.
Thanks again for all of the info this list has provided.
Alan Lautzenheiser