Habanero Extract

I feel like this blog should come with a disclaimer.

At least, a warning label.

Maybe a large skull-and-cross bones graphic.

Just so you are fully, 100% aware of what you are getting into with something like this.

Habanero Extract is hot.  HOT.

Some extracts are advertised as reaching over a million Scoville units.  That doesn't mean a whole lot to the lay person, but when you compare it to a jalapeno, whose heat ranges around 5,000 units...

Yeah, it's HOT.

As a precaution, I should mention that I'm making this extract with the intention of adding a few drops here and there to spice up food.  This should never be used in large quantities.

There, now you have my disclaimer.



Habanero Extract

1 cup pureed habaneros, de-stemmed
1 cup grain alcohol

Combine the pureed habaneros and grain alcohol.  Strain through a very fine strainer.

Pour the mixture into an airtight pint jar and seal.  Let the mixture sit in a dry, dark place for 4-6 weeks before use.




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