I just had to blog about this because it sounds like so much fun! It really has nothing to do with Pepper Jams except that I think I could make some cool jar charms with beads. So I'm going to give it a shot. If you're interested in joining this party check out the details on
lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com or prettythings.blog.com. Look forward to seeing you at the party!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
THE GHOST PEPPER
All the rage right now is the Ghost Pepper aka Bhut Jolokia or Naga Jolokia. It hails from the Northeastern region of Assam, India. On the Scoville scale it is 300x hotter than a jalapeno and 3x hotter than a habanera at a whopping 1,041,427 SKU. When dried it takes on a white/grayish color. But the name perhaps comes from the fact that the heat of the pepper sneaks up on you a few seconds after eating. So don't be surprised!In India it is commonly used for food or as a spice. Due to it's heat content it definitely induces perspiration in the consumer! It is also used in India to ward off wild elephants by being painted on fences. Thankfully we don't have this problem in our area. Wonder if we planted it in our yards if it would ward off mosquitoes and for those of us who live in the country - skunks, possums, raccoons & snakes! Something to think about :)
In Texas, we use this wonderful hot pepper in soup, chili, stew, salsa and Texas Pepper Jam. We have come up with a very tasty and not too hot Key Lime Ghost Pepper Jam. It tastes great over cream cheese but also as a marinade cooked over fish & chicken.
Give it a try, you might like it!
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