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Chili Pepper Vinegars

by Mike Hultquist · Apr 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment

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Learn how to infuse vinegars with chili pepper heat and flavor to add some zing to your meals, easy to make and you can use it in so many ways.

How to Make Spicy Vinegar

Infusing Vinegar with Chili Peppers

In general, always choose the freshest chili peppers for your infusions. Dried chili peppers also work great. Wash the peppers and slit them lengthwise so they do not float. You can also chop them into smaller pieces for a stronger infusion.

Habanero peppers are ideal for infusions as they pack a great deal of heat and flavor, but you can realistically use any type of chili pepper, like the fabulous jalapeno or the smoky chipotle.

Chili Pepper Vinegars are different from infusing alcoholic beverages with chili peppers only in that the vinegar is heated on the stove.

Use at least 1 ounce of chili peppers for a quart sized storage container along with 16 ounces white vinegar, though you can use much more for a stronger infusion.

How to Make Spicy Chili Infused Vinegar

  • In a large pan, bring your vinegar to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add your chopped chili peppers and remove from heat. Cover and cool to room temperature.
  • Pour the contents into a quart sized sealable container, leaving about 1/2 inch of head space.
  • Store the pickled peppers in the refrigerator for 2 weeks before using. The infused vinegar will get hotter with age, and you can also eat the pickled peppers with your meals. You can also use jars with sterilized lids to store the infused vinegar and pickled peppers outside of the refrigerator. Just be sure to follow all safety instructions.

How to Use Pepper Vinegar

Chili pepper vinegars can be used in any recipe that requires vinegar, and brings a great heat level and flavor. Note that this is a basic recipe for pickling peppers. You can easily add other flavoring ingredients such as pickling salt, sugar, onion, herbs and more.

See my post for for How to Pickle Peppers.

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Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe
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How to Make Spicy Chili Vinegar

Learn how to infuse vinegars with chili pepper heat and flavor to add some zing to your meals, easy to make and you can use it in so many ways.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vinegar
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 64 tablespoons
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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce chopped chili peppers (you can use up to 8 ounces or more for a hotter infusion)
  • 16 ounces vinegar (works with any vinegar)

Instructions

  • Bring your vinegar to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add your chopped chili peppers and remove from heat. Cover and cool to room temperature. Strain if desired and keep the peppers in the fridge in a sealed container, or keep them in the vinegar.
  • Pour the contents into a quart sized sealable container, leaving about 1/2 inch of head space.
  • Store the pickled peppers in the refrigerator for 2 weeks before using.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 93kcal   Carbohydrates: 3g   Protein: 1g   Fat: 0.1g   Saturated Fat: 0.01g   Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g   Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g   Sodium: 12mg   Potassium: 100mg   Fiber: 0.4g   Sugar: 2g   Vitamin A: 270IU   Vitamin C: 41mg   Calcium: 31mg   Iron: 0.4mg
Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe
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