Jack Miller

So you’ve got a surplus of jalapenos sitting on your counter, and you’re wondering what to do with a surplus of jalapenos before they turn soft.   When you have a surplus of jalapenos, the last thing you want is to watch that beautiful harvest go to waste.   The good news is that a … Read more

With a lot of fresh jalapeños on your hands, the best move is to preserve them so you can enjoy their heat for months, and you can do that by pickling, freezing, roasting, or making them into spicy sauces.   If you’ve just harvested a massive batch from your garden or snagged a great deal … Read more

The best way to handle jalapeno burn on hands is to neutralize the capsaicin oil using a fat-soluble substance or a chemical neutralizer, rather than just washing with water. If you’ve ever chopped fresh jalapenos and then rubbed your eye or touched your face, you know exactly how intense this burn can feel.   That … Read more

What to do with a large amount of jalapenos is a great problem to have, and the best approach is to preserve their fiery flavor through a mix of quick pickling, freezing, fermenting, and dehydrating.   If you’re staring at a massive harvest or a bulk store run, you don’t have to let those peppers … Read more

To pickle jalapenos, you need fresh jalapenos, vinegar, water, salt, and your choice of aromatics like garlic or spices.   That’s the simple answer, but the real magic happens when you understand each ingredient’s role in creating that perfect tangy, spicy, and crunchy result.   If you’re new to preserving, you might be wondering about … Read more