Re: [CH] Chilli in oil

George & Anna Goslowsky (goslowsky4@earthlink.com)
Sun, 19 Jan 2003 12:04:11 -0600 

Marc,

  I bypass the chiles-in-oil thing and just infuse the oil with the dried
chiles and then strain the chiles out.  With the right dried chiles it will
leave the oil a gorgeous golden red color, but you don't get the aesthetic
of the chiles in the bottle, but you still get great tasting chile oil and
the color is cool.  I have been making chile oil for about 15 years now and
have never had any reason to refrigerate it.  I leave it on the counter
next to the stove.

  Now garlic oil I am unsure of still.  My method for making garlic oil is
that I peel and crush about 3-4 heads of garlic, put them in a oven safe
pan and baking it for about 55 minutes at 325F.  This is the same time/temp
I use to roast garlic.  I then strain all the garlic particles from the oil
and bottle it.  This makes a very strong, but velvety smooth, not bitter,
garlic oil.  What I still have a question about is since I have removed the
garlic from the oil, is it safe now from Botulism?

  Anyone want to answer this one?  We can talk off line if you'd like,
since we all know that this discussion is one of everyone's favorites!  B-)

George J. Goslowsky
Monk of the TCS
Holder of Fire

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Winterburn" <marcw@iinet.net.au>
To: <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 10:24 AM
Subject: [CH] Chilli in oil


> Similar thread, I have seen on the list differing arguments for and
against
> Chillies bottled in oil. Over here in Oz it is pretty common to see these
> for sale. Is it dangerous or not?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: AndyB <quark@erols.com>
> To: tucker <tucker@ticon.net>
> Cc: Chileheads List <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 2:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [CH] Peoposed FAQ questions
>
>
> >
> >
> > tucker wrote:
> > >
> > > =Mark wrote:
> > >
> > > > >Seriously, for the FAQ, and seriously hoping NOT to start
> > > > >the "botu-lee botu-la," crap,
> > > > >
> > > > >Q: "Do I need to refrigate my hot sauce after opening"
> > > > >A: ??? (I'm not going to list this until I get some type of
> consensus)
> > > >
> > > > How about the annual tobacco/water pest control Vs. TMV flamewars?
> > > >
> > > > =Mark
> > >
> > >   Is there a warning on the FAQ regarding inflammatory topics?
> >
> > There could be -- make a specific suggestion.
> >
> > >   Let's not forget the annual "debates" (he said with a slightly
> sarcastic
> > > tone) involving keeping squirrels, rabbits, and cats out of your
> garden...
> >
> > There could be some useful FAQ in the above topics.  IMHO, a little
humor
> isn't necessarily bad, but we shouldn't venture into total
ludicrosityness.
> >
> > AndyB
> >
> > > Erich
> > > C-H # 2099
> > > Silver Glen American Shorthairs
> > > www.worzellaphoto.com/pets/index.htm
> >
>
>