Ever have condiments, like ketchup and mustard, just sit in your fridge for months on end? And then when you finally have a need for them, you reach in to grab the bottle only to realize it’s already expired? Well, just because it’s past its “best before date” does it really mean that it’s gone …
Storing and Preserving
Carolina Reaper peppers are lava red in color, medium in size, and have a wrinkled, blistered, gnarled, glossy appearance. Carolina Reapers look like a pepper that can melt your face right off and they sure can. They are the hottest pepper in the world with Scoville units measuring between 1.6 million and 2.2 million, verified …
Ghost peppers are fiery red in color, medium in size, and have a wrinkled, blistered, glossy appearance. They are extremely hot peppers: like ‘in the top 20 hottest peppers in the world’ hot. Ghost peppers taste a little sweet and a bit fruity but a few seconds after the initial flavors set in, all you …
Cayenne peppers are thin, flavorful, and hot chili peppers that are bright red in color. Cayenne tastes earthy and pungent and great when fresh or dried. If you grow your own Cayenne peppers or have a lot of Cayenne pepper powder, you probably will ask the question, “How long are these Cayenne peppers going to …
Poblano peppers are big, meaty, mildly spiced chili peppers that are dark green in color. They taste kind of like earthy green bell peppers but with some additional heat. They are great for stuffed pepper dishes and when dried, they are called chile ancho and can be used to create delicious mole sauces. If you …
Habaneros are a great chili pepper to use when creating homemade hot sauces or trying to add some serious heat to your favorite dish. They have a sweet, floral flavor, but can pack in quite a bit of spice and heat. Many folks purchase Habaneros in bulk from farmers’ markets to get a fresher batch …
Jalapeños are one of the most versatile chili peppers around. Affordable and delicious, adding chopped Jalapeños to any dish can add some flavor and heat. If you are like me, sometimes you buy a few too many jalapeños at the grocery store. This might mean, that after about a week from your store visit, you …
How long do bell peppers last There are many ways to store bell peppers that can help keep them fresh for longer. Depending on the storage method, bell peppers can last anywhere from a day or two, to weeks or months. Storage Method Bell Pepper Type Lifespan Refrigerator Green Bell Pepper 2 – 3 Weeks …
Does hot sauce go bad? Yes, hot sauces will eventually go bad and spoil. Depending on the ingredients, the shelf life may be a few months or a few years. If a hot sauce has gone bad you may notice mold in the bottle, a foul odor, or an off-flavor taste. If you notice any …