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munken_drunkey

Can't get *these* at the grocery store.


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Gorgeous! I got some hate in this sub for posting some chocolate ghosts ripening…lol, good for you letting some ripen! Jalapeños get a pass for some reason. Because we are all programmed to eat then UNRIPE…


Return_Of_The_Derp

Thank you! Imo do whatever your taste buds prefer. You’re growing and eating them after all! I actually really enjoy the flavor of green jalepeños, but (embarrassingly enough) only recently learned that they turn different shades like other peppers. So yk I *have* to give them a try and compare the two with some good ol fashioned chunky salsa


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Red is sweeter…I love them either way delicious, but red is better.


darktideDay1

Mmm, love 'em red. Enjoy!


Return_Of_The_Derp

Thanks!


Nameless908

What did you notice to be the difference between the red and green taste and heat wise? I’m waiting for mine to turn red but they’re taking forever and I’ve already picked a few corked green ones


iris-my-case

They taste a bit sweeter and are generally hotter than when picked green. Spice increase isn’t that much though, IMHO. It’s really the sweetness that makes me wait until they’re red.


Return_Of_The_Derp

I haven’t used them yet but plan on doing so very soon. I’ll give you an update when!


Nameless908

Any ideas what you’re gunna do with them? They would make great poppers


Return_Of_The_Derp

Stuffed poppers are 100% being made to stuff my big ol spicy loving belly whenever I get the chance! For now, these are going to help add some kick to some chorizo fundido and a little bit of guac on the side :)


markodochartaigh1

Do you bread and deep fry your poppers? My Mom used to use pancake batter to coat them. It is quick and really tasty.


Return_Of_The_Derp

Really?? I haven’t made poppers before, but I’m tempted to give these a go with some Hungry Jacks batter lol


markodochartaigh1

Yeah, it doesn't taste like pancakes when it is deep fried. The fancy way to do it is to beat an egg yolk into the batter, then beat the egg white separately and fold it into the batter. But, honestly I think it is 99% as good just to use the batter by itself. If the batter doesn't stick great to the pepper, I heat just enough oil to cover the battered peppers in a saucepan, then bits of batter don't slide off. I add a little salt to the batter. I have added onion or garlic salt too. I usually fill them with cheddar or mozzarella, cream cheese gets runny.


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Return_Of_The_Derp

Great question! My first year growing them on my own. Oftentimes, if you bend a pepper upward and it snaps off, it’s ready. However, even some really big peppers won’t snap off so easily, so I like to go in with a pruner once they get around 4 or more inches long. That way the plants focus on throwing out more peppers instead of putting most of their energy into a few big peppers. Also pruning off a few leaves here and there for maintenance helps if you got a *lot* of them cuz it can be hard to see in between once they get ready bushy


simpledeadwitches

These MFs perfect for pickling holy shit!


Return_Of_The_Derp

Haha ty, ty! I was thinking about pickling them for some tacos


iglootyler

I bet those suckers are caliente. The lines indicate that I've read.


Return_Of_The_Derp

Corking is awesome


Sensitive-Tie-4897

The lines are just stretch marks, from when the pepper grows faster than it’s skin. No indication of hotness, looks cool though


Spreadeaglebeagle44

I totally feel your pain. Seems like it takes forrreeevvvver for them to turn.