There are no better or worse types of pepper, because they are all perfect according to their different tastes and properties. However, for everyday use, peppers that are freshly ground or canned it can be a “hand in the wheel” to be practical and full of beneficial nutritional properties!
Now, to figure out which pepper is ideal for your taste, take a look at the characteristics of each one below! Oh, but don’t forget, they’re all good for your health: no matter which pepper you choose, something they all have in common is their properties. thermogenicwhich, in other words, concerns the ability to increase the “heat” and help speed up the metabolism.
How to choose the best chili?
Peppers can be chosen according to the dish to be prepared and also according to your personal taste and tolerance to heat! In any case, you can also choose the nutritional benefits of every.
For example, based on the color of the pepper, we can have special antioxidant compounds, which help in the “cleaning” of our cells, preventing aging and contributing to the natural detoxification process carried out by the body.
The most delicate peppers:
- Girl’s pepper: A classic for canning, it is usually the most versatile and appreciated. Its burn is medium, and if we remove the seeds, there is a way to reduce this burn a bit. It can be used in savory and sweet dishes, wherever the imagination allows! In fact, its dehydration process results in spicy salami.
- pepper pout: With a more delicate flavor, it is also excellent in preserves and has the same applications as the girl’s finger.
- Yellow peppers: This option is perfect for those who like a bitter “base” and a more delicate flavor.
- White pepper: With very light combustion, it is also an easier option to combine and adapt to the routine.
- Pink pepper: Pink pepper isn’t exactly a pepper, but a mastic fruit, did you know that? With a light and very particular flavor, it is interesting for drinks and sweet recipes.
strong and moderate
- cayenne pepper: It is, in fact, a blend of peppers and spices, and has a strong heat.
- Black pepper (or black pepper): As it has moderate burning, it is one of the easiest to combine on a daily basis.
- Chili Peppers: In dishes that require a greater presence of this flavor, choose chilli, with a stronger heat.
- Tabasco pepper: For making sauces and preserving, Tabasco pepper is a good choice for its very distinctive flavor.
- Pepper of wives: It has a strong burning and bitter taste. It is ideal to use in small quantities, just as a “touch” of flavor to dishes.
The hottest chillies
- Japanese pepper: Super classic in Mexican recipes, it has a very strong burning sensation.
- Pepe Carolina Reaper: Recorded in the Guinness Book as the hottest in the world, Carolina Reaper chili is considered to be around two hundred times stronger than jalapeño. By the way, its handling must be carried out very carefully, as it can cause skin burns, so the use of gloves is recommended.
Step by step to preserve the peppers:
Step 1: Sterilize the glass
The easiest way is to boil the water and pour it all over the jar and lid. Therefore, be careful not to come into contact with the inside of the glass, to avoid contamination. This process is very important in preventing the growth of microorganisms that can cause health problems such as bacteria and fungi, for example.
Step 2: Select the ingredients
First choose which pepper will be the protagonist of your preserve, based on the properties that correspond to your taste and the dishes to be made.
Step 3: Disinfect the peppers
For this step, just wash them one by one in running water. Then, soak for 15 minutes in a sanitizing solution. In this case, it can be bleach, sodium hypochlorite or 3% hydrogen peroxide. Finally, rinse again under running water.
Step 4: Chili Pepper Care
Clean, peppers should be dried with a clean cloth or napkin to prevent mold growth. Next, cut the stems and peppers into the desired shape.
Tip: For those who are sensitive to cutting peppers, a good option is to use a little oil in your hands, because it “protects” and makes the passage more comfortable.
Step 5: preparing the preserves
Now, all you have to do is mix the rest of the canning ingredients! For a basic pickle, add crushed garlic and salt for flavor, plus some whole cloves. To decorate, add rosemary or thyme to the sprig and bay leaf. It is important to keep in mind that the measurements are not exact and can vary according to the quantity of preserves to be made.
Tip: You can include ginger to enrich the flavor and impart anti-inflammatory and immunity-supporting properties in the pickle. As well as exploring other herbs like cilantro and basil, which are digestive.
After putting the ingredients in the glass, cover everything with the oil. Therefore, it is important that it is absolutely all immersed, because, thanks to the use of olive oil, as a preserves, we are able to preserve and improve the absorption of vitamins A and E. Then, cover the glass and shake to mix the ingredients well.
Step 6: take care of your preserves
In order for the flavor to transfer, put the preserves in the refrigerator and wait at least 5 days before consumption. Once opened, keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.
And remember: every time you handle preserves, it is important to use a clean utensil, avoiding contamination. This way you will have a delicious and healthy preserve to enjoy during your meals.
Cooperation: Gisele Haiek, nutritionist and specialist in Hygienic Sanitary Control of Food.
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