Pepper oil is a hot, spicy condiment that you can easily make yourself. It's perfect for adding to any dish that needs just a little more kick or spice. You can use it as an ingredient in many recipes including salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches and even baked goods.
1 small hot red chili pepper
1 habanero chili pepper
1 small jalapeno pepper
8 whole black peppercorns
1 cup canola oil
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Cut the stems from the peppers. Slice the peppers in half and scrape out the seeds.
Pour the oil into a 2-cup glass measure or other heat-safe container. Add the peppers and peppercorns to the oil. Place the container on a pie plate or in a baking dish. Place the dish in the oven and heat hot pepper oil at 300 degrees F for 2 hours. Ensure that the oil has reached 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
Carefully remove the oil from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
Place a coffee filter in a strainer. Strain the hot pepper oil through the coffee filter into a clean, glass jar and discard the solids. Cover the jar and store the oil in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Try using a mix of different types of peppers.
Add a few cloves of garlic to the oil.
Experiment with different heat levels by using peppers like serrano or Thai chiles.
Yes, you can use other types of oil like olive oil, vegetable oil, or sesame oil. Each type of oil will give a slightly different flavor to the pepper oil.
Yes, it's safe to heat oil in the oven as long as you use a heat-safe container and monitor the temperature carefully to avoid overheating.
You can add garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, or other herbs and spices to infuse additional flavors into the oil.
To make the oil less spicy, use milder peppers, reduce the number of hot peppers, or remove more of the seeds and membranes, which contain much of the heat.
Yes, you can infuse the oil on the stovetop. Heat the oil and peppers gently over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, then cool and strain as directed.
Use it as a condiment for drizzling over pizza, pasta, soups, or grilled meats. It's also great for stir-fries, marinades, or as a spicy ingredient in salad dressings.
It's best to use fresh peppers for each batch of oil for best flavor and potency.
If the oil starts to smoke, remove it from the oven immediately. Smoking indicates that the oil is too hot and can become a fire hazard.
Stir the oil and peppers occasionally during the heating process so the ingredients are well mixed and heated evenly.
Always use clean, dry utensils and containers to avoid contamination. Store the oil in the refrigerator to reduce the risk of bacterial growth, and use it within a month.
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reviews & comments
September 27, 2013
This oil is great on all sorts of foods. If you use sesame oil it's good in Chinese cooking. I use olive oil typically with it and I make it several times a year.
July 22, 2013
This oil packs a wonderful punch! I don't like using canola oil since it's GMO but I'll need to research other oils that can be safely heated like this. Wonderful flavor. Will be good for stir frying and marinating and other cooking!