storing or preserving chilli's
 

I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?

storing or preserving chilli's
 

Colin wrote
I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?

Freeze them on a tray and then bag them up so you can take out as many as
you want at one time.

--
Regards
Bob H

storing or preserving chilli's
 

Gardening_Convert writes
I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?

Either a) freeze or b) leave them on the plant till they dry off of
their own accord and they will then keep OK. Don't know whether either
of these are the best method, but they work for me.
--
Kay

storing or preserving chilli's
 

Gardening_Convert wrote:
I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?

I have tried 2 methods so far:
1) drying - I simply picked them and allowed them to dry of their own
accord, inside paper bags, although I've noticed on the continent they hang
them on washing lines in the sun...the main drawback with this is that they
lose the 'flavour' - yes they are still hot but they are similar to any
chilli powder you can buy in the supermarket.

2) pickling - they keep none of their flavour and after a month or so, none
of their heat, they taste similar to everything else that's ever been
pickled - vinegary.

This year I'm freezing them in batches, some whole, some sliced, the only
drawback (I'm assuming) is that like tomatoes, they 'mush' a bit and are
only suitable for cooking, not really a problem for me as I rarely eat them
any other way...maybe one or two in a salad occasionally but salads don't
get much of a look in during winters around here!

storing or preserving chilli's
 

Gardening_Convert wrote:
I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?

what about doing some sort of minced chilli's that we have seen in the
shops or chilli jam etc etc

anyone done anything like that before ?

storing or preserving chilli's
 

On 16/8/06 18:09, in article
, "Gardening_Convert"
wrote:


Gardening_Convert wrote:
I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?

what about doing some sort of minced chilli's that we have seen in the
shops or chilli jam etc etc

anyone done anything like that before ?



"Getting more flavour from your chillis
In order to fully enjoy the flavour of your chillis, it is necessary to
roast the them and remove the skin.
First, pierce the chile with a sharp knife or fork so that steam will be
able to escape from the chile while you are roasting it. Then, place the
chillis on a tray under the grill, where they should cook until black and
blistered. Be sure to turn them often. When blistered wrap the cooked
chillis in a damp towel or place in a plastic bag and let them cool enough
to handle. Finally, when the chillis are cool enough, peel them and then
they can be kept refrigerated for a couple of days. For long term storage,
freeze in resealable plastic freezer bags, and pull them out whenever
needed. Dried chillis should be bought when they are supple like raisins and
then kept dry, sealed in a container preferably refrigerated. Roasting dried
chillis also greatly enhances their own flavour in many dishes, to roast one
puncture the skin and place in a moderate oven for a few minutes, don't over
do it.


Rehydration of Dried Chillis
Cool and place chillis in a heat proof bowl, pour near boiling water over
them. Cover, making sure that they aren't floating, soak for approximately
20 to 30 minutes until softened. Reserve the soaking liquid as it can be
used as a thinning agent or pureed with the pods.

After soaking;
Remove stems, scars, seeds and membranes
Puree the smoother medium skinned chillis and use in sauces, soups and stews
Puree, stuff, and shread wrinkly thin skinned chillis and use in just about
everything,
Larger ones can still be stuffed and baked or deep fried.
Try shreading some of the milder ones and topping off salads or pizzas or
little toast snacks."
http://www.chillisgalore.co.uk/pages...ml#usingchilli

--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

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Storing or preserving chilli's what? :)

Sue W.

--
Derby, England.

Don't try to email me using "REPLY" as the email address is NoSpam. Our
email address is "thewoodies2 at ntlworld dot com"


"Gardening_Convert" wrote in message
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I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?

storing or preserving chilli's
 

In reply to Gardening_Convert ) who wrote this in
, I, Marvo, say :

Gardening_Convert wrote:
I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's'
which have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just
starting to ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?

what about doing some sort of minced chilli's that we have seen in the
shops or chilli jam etc etc

anyone done anything like that before ?

What I /do/ recommend is the chilli fiesta at West Dene College (West
Sussex). You've just missed this year's but it will be on again in 2007
(Early August I think). Costs about £6 to get in, and is worth going all
day. Everything chilli, demonstrations etc.

Waitrose seem to organise the bulk of it. Traffic is a problem so be early
You can preserve chillis for a long time in pickling vinegar, even longer in
the fridge in a sealed jar. Usually the dish won't taste of the vinegar
because the chillis will overpower it!

storing or preserving chilli's
 

Sue wrote:
Storing or preserving chilli's what? :)

Sue W.

--
Derby, England.

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"Gardening_Convert" wrote in message
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I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?


Greengrocer's are welcome in URG, top-posting by brain old my confuse
don't they if Especially.

Mike.

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Good old greengrocers!

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Sue wrote:
Storing or preserving chilli's what? :)

Sue W.

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Derby, England.

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email address is "thewoodies2 at ntlworld dot com"


"Gardening_Convert" wrote in message
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I have grown several chilli's plants 'Bolivian Rainbow chilli's' which
have produced hundreds of small chilli's which are just starting to
ripen.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to store or preserve these
chilli's ?


Greengrocer's are welcome in URG, top-posting by brain old my confuse
don't they if Especially.

Mike.