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Celebrate Hatch Pepper Season
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Hatch pepper season has arrived, and it never lasts long! Grown in New Mexico’s Hatch Valley, these flavorful peppers are known for their distinctive smoky taste and a range of heat levels, from pleasantly mild to seriously spicy. Because their season is so brief, now is the perfect time to enjoy them fresh and preserve a few batches for later. One of my favorite ways to extend Hatch pepper season is by pickling. Pickled Hatch peppers bring a bright, tangy kick to tacos, sandwiches, eggs, burgers, and so much more. The Pickled Hatch Chile Peppers Recipe guides you through a simple, reliable process for capturing that signature green chile flavor in every jar. Salsa is another delicious way to put these seasonal peppers to good use. The Fresh Vegetable Salsa Recipe combines summer produce into a flavorful, shelf-stable salsa that is convenient to have on hand for quick meals and snacks. To feature Hatch peppers, simply replace the peppers listed in the recipe with an equal amount of Hatch peppers. Do Hatch peppers make their way into your kitchen every year? Share your favorite ways to prepare or preserve them, or browse the community’s ideas for inspiration before starting your next batch. Happy preserving! |
Preserving Guide
I am a food Preservation Coach at https://preservingguide.com. I'll help you grow your love of food preservation - even if you have no experience at all.
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