Habaneros

Skiptown · 09-01-2007

My habaneros are ripe and I need a good sauce recipe.The first one has just turned that lovely orange color and is the size of a golf ball. Looks like I will have several to share with the neighbors. Anyone have a good recipe?

StewartG · 09-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Skiptown

My habeneros are ripe and I need a good sauce recipe.The first one has just turned that lovely orange color and is the size of a golf ball. Looks like I will have several to share with the neighbors. Anyone have a good recipe?

Do you want to make raw salsa or a cooked sauce? What type of base?

Just remember, you MUST wear appropriate protective equipment when cooking with habanero! At a minimum, wear gloves, and goggles aren't a bad idea either.

Skiptown · 09-01-2007

I am thinking cooked and am open for base.And yes I know to respect the pepper. This is the first year to grow them and I have a bumper crop. I have one recipe for a raw sauce from the 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook but was looking for a few to choose from.

StewartG · 09-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Skiptown

I am thinking cooked and am open for base.And yes I know to respect the pepper. This is the first year to grow them and I have a bumper crop. I have one recipe for a raw sauce from the 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook but was looking for a few to choose from.

Well, I only really make fresh salsas or pico w/ really hot peppers, so I can't help you with the recipe.

I do like your turn of phrase though - "respect the pepper."

Here is a picture of me the last time I cooked with habaneros:

Sol · 09-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Skiptown

I am thinking cooked and am open for base.And yes I know to respect the pepper. This is the first year to grow them and I have a bumper crop. I have one recipe for a raw sauce from the 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook but was looking for a few to choose from.

Have the vent to your stove on when you cook them. Some peppers have the tendency to give off fumes...

cmsitaly · 09-01-2007

Bobby Flay from the Food Network uses habaneros all the time. I have not done any of the specific recipes with habaneros, but I have made several of his dishes and they have always been really good. Go to Foodtv.com and search "habanero" and a lot of his recipes come up...most of them with five stars. Good luck!

BonnyW · 09-02-2007

You can freeze the extras...wash, dry and cut them first and then put them in double baggies.

Mostly, habaneros aren't the base for a salsa. Some folks get burns in their mouths from them. You could try combining them with cut-up mangoes, tamarinds, cilantro, papaya, onions and lime juice for a fruta fresca salsa...

If you want to cook it (which I guess you could)-add some vinegar and after cooking on low until soft--spin it slightly in a blender or food processor until you reach the desired consistency...It should taste a little like a really spicy version of Pickapeppa

Skiptown · 09-02-2007

I decided to go with the Yucatan Habenero Sauce recipe from the 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook.
3 medium tomatoes peeled and finely chopped
1/2 small white onion finely chopped
1 habenero chili, seeded, veins removed and minced. (wear gloves)
1/4 cup sour orange juice
3 tablespoons cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Mix ingrediants together in a bowl. Serve chilled or at room temp.
Came out great and if I ever stop sweating I will have some more.

Now I am off to check the ribs in the smoker and getting ready to make some homemade BBQ sauce.

Sol · 09-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Skiptown

I decided to go with the Yucatan Habenero Sauce recipe from the 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook.
3 medium tomatoes peeled and finely chopped
1/2 small white onion finely chopped
1 habenero chili, seeded, veins removed and minced. (wear gloves)
1/4 cup sour orange juice
3 tablespoons cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Mix ingrediants together in a bowl. Serve chilled or at room temp.
Came out great and if I ever stop sweating I will have some more.

Now I am off to check the ribs in the smoker and getting ready to make some homemade BBQ sauce.

The salsa sounds good....so do the ribs!

**james** · 09-02-2007

burn a couple of them over an open flame. chop up flesh. add to a bit of finely minced red onion, salt and lime. that's it.

Sol · 09-02-2007

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burn a couple of them over an open flame. chop up flesh. add to a bit of finely minced red onion, salt and lime. that's it.

I'd better head out to the grocery store. This sounds like a great recipe.

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09-01-2007	#3 (permalink)
Skiptown reposado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the Columbia and Snake Meet Posts: 1,382	I am thinking cooked and am open for base.And yes I know to respect the pepper. This is the first year to grow them and I have a bumper crop. I have one recipe for a raw sauce from the 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook but was looking for a few to choose from.

09-01-2007	#6 (permalink)
cmsitaly añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,985	Bobby Flay from the Food Network uses habaneros all the time. I have not done any of the specific recipes with habaneros, but I have made several of his dishes and they have always been really good. Go to Foodtv.com and search "habanero" and a lot of his recipes come up...most of them with five stars. Good luck!

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BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 8,286	You can freeze the extras...wash, dry and cut them first and then put them in double baggies. Mostly, habaneros aren't the base for a salsa. Some folks get burns in their mouths from them. You could try combining them with cut-up mangoes, tamarinds, cilantro, papaya, onions and lime juice for a fruta fresca salsa... If you want to cook it (which I guess you could)-add some vinegar and after cooking on low until soft--spin it slightly in a blender or food processor until you reach the desired consistency...It should taste a little like a really spicy version of Pickapeppa

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Skiptown reposado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the Columbia and Snake Meet Posts: 1,382	I decided to go with the Yucatan Habenero Sauce recipe from the 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook. 3 medium tomatoes peeled and finely chopped 1/2 small white onion finely chopped 1 habenero chili, seeded, veins removed and minced. (wear gloves) 1/4 cup sour orange juice 3 tablespoons cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste Mix ingrediants together in a bowl. Serve chilled or at room temp. Came out great and if I ever stop sweating I will have some more. Now I am off to check the ribs in the smoker and getting ready to make some homemade BBQ sauce.

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