Here we are folks; the "Garnet" peppers are smoked and dried. Now all that remains is to grind them into a powder. I'll be doing that at the weekend. For now, just some photos of how they look at present:
They have lost a lot of weight! They are almost papery. Once I have removed the seeds there won't be a lot left. Maybe they will produce a dessertspoonful of powder all told? As long as it's enough for one goulash or something, it will have been worth the effort...
They look lovely Mark! I love smoked paprika so will be very interested to hear how it works out. Do keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea. You inspire me to smoke my home grown hot chilli pepper.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine them turning to a powder.
ReplyDeleteoooh, you're such a tease!... they looks so glossy and papery... cant wait for the grinding! (ooh er!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I can't imagine making my own paprika, but it sounds like a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteYou're making me Hungary!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! That's a really clever comment!
DeleteCan't wait to see how their turn out. Looking good so far.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting experiment, I hope it works out and that you get your goulash.
ReplyDeleteAppropriately named as they certainly look jewel-like
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