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The Dos and Don’ts of Handling Chiles [VIDEO]

Avoid second-hand spice with these hot tips.

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About the Author: Rebecca Morris

Rebecca joined America's Test Kitchen in October 2010 as a test cook for the book team. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she has worked in kitchens that have had a strong emphasis on sourcing locally grown and seasonal ingredients, if not growing their own. When she is not at work tackling the arduous task of professional eating, she can be found at any given farmers' market, usually sampling the cheeses.

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  • cookcooks

    I deseed several pounds of Jalepenos at a time to make Hot Pepper Jelly once every few years. I cut all of the peppers in half at once and put them in a bowl. Through trial and error (OUCH!) I have found using a fork to hold the half to the board and a grapefruit spoon with it’s serrated tip works wonders on cleaning out the seeds and veins.

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