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In Article <karpen-270994103046@shiva4175.nrl.navy.mil>
karpen@nrlfs1.nrl.navy.mil (Judy Karpen) writes:
>In article <8LBaTc2w165w@c-cat.PG.MD.US>, david@c-cat.PG.MD.US (Dave)
>wrote:
>


>> also ideas on shelf life,  how long should fresh habaneros last ?
>> are they freezable for use in the future,  what kind of frezer
>> life do they have, all precautions taken.
>> 
>
.
  All i do is wash & dry them, and stick them whole into
>freezer bags. 

I agree this works very well - the ones I grew and froze this way 
last summer were fine 3 weeks ago


 Another storage method is to
>make habanero puree (puree in food processor with minimal water, if
>necessary) and freeze it in ice cube trays. 

Not tried this - but is commonly suggested for other herbs eg
basal . For drying some folks like microwaving - but can't speak
from experience. Drying can be done in DC - but best if AC and dehumidifier
are running :-)  freezing definitely more cost effective!
Oh yes this also works for others - my multi color pequins (sp) are
great and retain color beautifully

>In case someone hasnt cooked with habaneros before, be REALLY careful to
..........

For example, washing the cutting board usually starts a coughing spell,
>once the hot water hits the habanero juice (and this is from just one
>pepper). Unbelievable stuff, but great!

My experience also - also in a sense I think of them adding pure heat
to a dish - other peppers add their distinctive favor to a greater degree
- in part because you (I) use much less - so IMHO the other spicing
actually comes thru better - or at least differently.
>
>-- 
>Judy Karpen                        "The line between scientific genius and 
>karpen@nrlfs1.nrl.navy.mil    obsessive fanaticism is a fine one." --
>Zone 7                                   line from The Brain that Wouldnt
>Die

Thanks for the recipies - can't wait to give them atry - sorry to 
delete so much but my reader screens and won't post if reply < orginal post.


Joel Lowy
lowy@vax.afrri.usuhs.mil