To put to rest the question of peppers - honey - oil etc. Just call your local County Extension Agent's office. Someone there can answer your questions on food preservation and recommend the correct methods to preserve your peppers. The Extension Office can be found in the County Listings in most phone books. You may want to do a 'net search for your local office. Go this site: http://www.reeusda.gov/1700/statepartners/usa.htm Click on your state and follow on from there.