Ghost Pepper Oil

 

Ghost Pepper Oil

This is one simple, yet super-hot recipe. Ghost pepper oil can bring a layer of sun-like fire to your cooking. Whether you want to use it alone (or as a base) for a simple bread dip or as the fiery marinade for your next delicious steak, this is one mixture that’ll truly light up your taste buds.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 ghost pepper
  • 2 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Pour the oils into an oven safe dish.
  3. De-stem the ghost pepper, then cut it in half lengthwise. Keep the seeds in place for a hotter chili oil (scorching) or remove them for an “ever so slightly milder, yet still super hot” oil.
  4. Place the chili halves in the oil face down, then cover the bowl with aluminum foil.
  5. Put the bowl in the oven, and cook for 3 hours (allowing for heat infusion to occur).
  6. Remove the bowl from the oven, pick out the large ghost pepper halves, then strain out any floating seeds.
  7. Pour the oil into an airtight sealable jar or bottle, seal, and place in the refrigerator to cool.
  8. Use within 3 to 4 weeks.

 

            • CAUTION: USE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING GHOST PEPPERS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.