Reaper Madness

[crucialbunny]

Yeah, I know, It's not weed but I'm proud nonetheless. Started this from
seed way back in March. Scoville of 2.2 million they say. I won't be
finding out if that's true or not. Jalapenos are about my tolerance limit.

[SoOrbudgal]

I grew pablanos for the first time and i've not picked any so they are all turning red, i think they are not pablanos though cause they are'nt chubby they are long like a banana pepper? I bought them as starts so they don't look like those in the produce section? I'm just gonna use them for decorations LOL

[crucialbunny]

A friend of mine gave me a plablano early this summer but it has a serious bug problem I just can't seem to get rid of and it will not fruit. It's weird because it sits right next to my bell peppers, Anaheim, and reaper that are not affected.

[Gingerbeard]

I used to be into peppers. But I had to take a couple Tums when I saw your pepper. Oh, how I miss hot food! Sriracha: Gods's universal hot sauce. Sigh...
Better wash those fingers before you go pee-pee.

[crucialbunny]

I met David Tran many years ago when he was just starting his Riverside operation. He taught me to dip dill pickles in Siracha.

[Gingerbeard]

Been there. Marinated those. De-shelled hard-boiled eggs are another good one.

[Going2fast]

Haha don't use the bathroom without washing your hands first. Grew those and Trinidad scorpion two years ago waaaaay too hot for anything but bear spray.these have a lot of flavor. Have a lemony taste. Between a jalapeno and habenero heat wise. Called hot lemon.

[KLAX]

That is one beautiful little devil!

And the two yellows!

[3Berries]

I had a volunteer bell pepper come up one year. Nursed it all summer and finally got a big red bell of it. it was hot as hell and must have been crossed with the neighbor's hot peppers.

[Blowdout2269]

This is the third time my kitchen has looked like this....
....my back hurts.

Peppers from left to right:
Green bell, Big Jim, Cayenne, Jalapeno, Desperado, Hot Banana, Mosquerito, Serrano, Sweet Banana.

Now I just wish the effing tomatoes would turn red so I'm able to can more salsa!

[3Berries]

I'm growing banana peppers this year for the first time. What do you do with all of them? I've been slicing in half and freezing. They sure are good roasted too. Didn't know they turn red.

[crucialbunny]

You are a produce department. Holy cow. And beautiful condition. I'm in awe

[SoOrbudgal]

Lovely harvests hmm tomatoes yes i use to have that issue never got red except my cherry toms on the porch? But now at my new place oodles of sun all day and the best large toms i ever grew, i'm giving them away i don't can anymore like you.

[Blowdout2269]

Most peppers will darken if given enough time in the season. I've been canning my banana peppers in a pickle type brine, hot and sweet. Seeds and all. Throw in some red pepper flakes, clove of garlic, and maybe a tsp of ground cayenne and they're all spicy! Some say they taste very similar to pepperoncini.

All other mild or sweet pepper I de-seed dice and freeze to be used later in cooking dishes like meatloaf, eggs, stir fry, and salsa. Thing where texture wouldn't matter. It's my understanding that hot peppers can be frozen whole.

[Gingerbeard]

Hey! Remember this?

[crucialbunny]

I remember it well. Did I learn a lesson? No, probably not

[Gingerbeard]

You're a guymando, CB. You don't ask directions or learn your lessons.

[Ckbrew]

Are you going fishing?