Ways To Use The Hottest Pepper Ever

There seems to be a craze for this beautiful, brilliant ruby pendant pepper. In some areas the supply cannot keep up with the demand. They are definitely an acquired taste, but those who have acquired the taste, and can handle the heat, swear by their unique taste. Some grow their own, either for use in special recipes, or just for their beauty. There are almost an unlimited number of recipes for using this hottest pepper in the world.

Some people insist that the pepper by itself makes the best taste. Other people prefer to cool the heat a bit with the addition of fruits and other ingredients in their recipes. Still others claim to cool them down and enhance the flavor by roasting the pepper before using it in a recipe. Whichever method they prefer, most lovers of this pepper have their own favorite recipes. Some have even been known eat it plain, or chopped and added to other ingredients.

This pepper can be used in making pepper jelly. They do require the addition of cooling fruits such as mangoes, peaches, or pineapples. Pour the jelly over a block of cream cheese, place it in the center of a large, beautiful plate or platter, surround it by specialty crackers, and you have a delightful dish that can serve as a centerpiece.

A fresh salsa that includes these peppers is claimed to be the best ever for flavor. The degree of hotness varies with the number included in the recipe. Adding peaches, mangoes, and other such fruits helps add flavor, complements that of the habanero, and also tempers it somewhat.Adding just a spoonful to many recipes adds a taste that can't be matched.

Some people use the pepper straight, chopped finely or powdered, in such dishes as chili. It must be used sparingly, however. Others ferment the peppers into a sauce, claiming the fermentation adds a distinct flavor and some coolness. Roasting them, peeling, and scraping the insides out before adding it to recipes adds still a different taste. Adding garlic, vinegar, molasses, and other things flavors a sauce with a unique flavor depending on the type and quantity of additional ingredients.

Whether you prefer your habanero sauce hot and spicy, with a lot of kick, or sweet and less hot, there is a recipe for using this unique pepper to add heat and flavor to many dishes. They are tasteful, beautiful, and loved by many. Creative cooks love to find ways to use them.