How much habanero powder??

[rtom]

I am just curious if anyone has used any habanero powder or chipotle powder in any of their snack sticks or summer sausage recipes, and if they could tell me how much to use. I know it depends on how hot I like things and how big of batch but, I like the heat and I am just looking for a base line to start at and I will tweak it from there.

Thanks

[Bbqgoddess]

Dunno? But it sounds like a great idea, I love chipotle powder... the hab powder prolly your gonna have to tweek... like start with 10# and try a tbl then go from there.. a tbl goes a long way with hab powder!
I can't wait to see your experiment, make sure you post up the results!

[doctor phreak]

tell me this does peppers heat factor intensify when you dry them???
because i have a lot of peppers i can do this with also

[Zeeker]

I would use 1 Tbsp per 10lbs of meat. But that's just me...

Correction on edit: I meant Tsp not Tbsp. That would be a little to hot even for me...

[Gunslinger]

For me, I go for flavor and not heat, which pretty much leaves habs out. Since their flavor is just fire. Sometimes heat is a byproduct though, which is fine as long the flavor is there. So I use cayenne or jalapeño peppers because I like the flavors. Since jalapeños have a great flavor, it would stand to reason that chipotles would be a good candidate.
And personally, I would think 1 Tbs would be a bit much for 10 pounds, but then my motto is "food shouldn't hurt."

[rtom]

tell me this does peppers heat factor intensify when you dry them???
because i have a lot of peppers i can do this with also

This I do not know, I haven't made my own. I have a fiend that dehydrated some habaneros and ground them up and he will not use it because it is to hot

[thepoolguy]

I'm with Tom on this one, 1 Tblsp./10lbs would be a bit much (for me), I would try 1tsp/10lbs. and fry up some to taste, then you can add as needed.
Just my .02.
Do want to hear some feedback from ya!

[SMOKE FREAK]

For me, I go for flavor and not heat, leaves habs out. Since their flavor is just fire. ."

Tom, Thats not true. The habenero is one the most flavorful peppers I've ever met. Indeed the heat is too much for most, the flavor is over the top. Too bad for those who never get to savor and enjoy...Use with caution...

[Gunslinger]

Tom, Thats not true. The habenero is one the most flavorful peppers I've ever met. Indeed the heat is too much for most, the flavor is over the top. Too bad for those who never get to savor and enjoy...Use with caution...

I have eaten one. And only one. I ate it on a dare and tasted nothing but fire. Seriously, fire. Maybe that's not a fair enough chance. But damn man, they friggin' hurt.

[Whisky Fish]

Tom, Thats not true. The habenero is one the most flavorful peppers I've ever met. Indeed the heat is too much for most, the flavor is over the top. Too bad for those who never get to savor and enjoy...Use with caution...

If any are interested, Trader Joes sells a sun dried tomato/habenaro fresh tortilla, that is awesome. Just a touch of heat but you can really get a feel for how flavorful Habs can be.
I clean out all the seeds and white viens(as you all know, that's where the heat is) and roast them. They can be quite mild this way. And by all means, these babies require gloves.
I love the heat and flavor but not the pain, so with that I'm with you Tom.

JT

[Richtee]

Heh! Yes, they do have alot of flavor... it IS kinda hard to tell eatin' them straight tho. Your taste buds don't come back to life till well after the flavor is gone that way. Or so I have found!

[SMOKE FREAK]

Ya want to know what a hab tastes like, cut open a ripe one and sniff. They are one of the most aromatic peppers I know of. There is nothing I know that compares to the smell of a couple pounds fresh ripe habs chopped up and ready to be put into sauce. Mmmmmm.... But dont get your nose too close cause the vapors can burn ya too.

Now back to topic....
Dried and powdered habenero as a powerful spice indeed. 1 tsp. or even just a half tsp. will make a dish too hot for the average person. Dont know about snack sticks though. Habebero snack sticks sounds like something I want to try.

[Kyote]

you say powder, sounds to late. But if you dried them and crushed them up and the seeds are still there and are going to use it like that excellent. I think the seeds clinging and intermingeld with the meat after the product is finished looks awesome.
you have two types of peppers and one is a little more fiery then the other. and both impart wonderfull flavors with heat.
as for a base line. if you are using habs you must like heat. I would start with a 1/4 cup per ten pounds then add more from there if needed. are you useing other spices with the peppers as well?

[RowdyRay]

I'm with Smoke Freak. I'm hooked. They are the best pepper I've ever tasted. Used right, they don't have to kill ya. Take the chicken sausage I made last. Added 2 small finely diced habs to about 2 pounds. Came out like a medium salsa. Won't kill anyone. But the flavor was over the top good.

rtom, I would start with 1 tsps. per 10 lbs. Just do a fry test as you go. You can always add more, you can't remove it. And gloves are a given.

[RowdyRay]

Ya want to know what a hab tastes like, cut open a ripe one and sniff. They are one of the most aromatic peppers I know of. There is nothing I know that compares to the smell of a couple pounds fresh ripe habs chopped up and ready to be put into sauce. Mmmmmm.... But dont get your nose too close cause the vapors can burn ya too.

Yep, that little pepper can make the whole house smell good. Had a dehydrater filled this summer and the place smelled for days. Hehe. Im kicking myself for being such a chicken and not trying them sooner.