Hot pepper seeds

[garbadee]

I've seen numerous recipes involving hot peppers and every one I have read to date say to remove the seeds.  I was wondering a couple things.  First, why do we remove the seeds?  Second, is there another recipe/cure that uses the seeds?

Ed

[FLBentRider]

Some say removing the seeds reduces the heat. Others say it is the membrane on the inside.

I've not done any testing either way.

IMNSHO, I think it is more of a visual appeal thing.

[pensrock]

I rarely remove the seeds. Most of the heat is contained in the membrane that holds the seeds. I do remove them for items like ABT's where the pepper is getting stuffed or if someone cannot handle the heat I will remove them from that recipe.

[zephyr]

I use a jalapeno corer, when I do my peppers, to be stuffed. When cooking, the more wrinkle on the skin, the less hot it is.

                                                               ZEP

[zephyr]

[zephyr]

[Quarlow]

Nice looking ABT rack Zep and good looking ABT's as well.

[garbadee]

All,
Thanks for the notes.

Zephyr,
I was just looking at the pepper stand in your picture.  Next om my list to buy.  BTW, where did you get that corer?

Ed

[zephyr]

All,
Thanks for the notes.

Zephyr,
I was just looking at the pepper stand in your picture.  Next om my list to buy.  BTW, where did you get that corer?

Ed

I got it on Ebay. They use to have a book too!

                          ZEP

[zephyr]

[HawkeyeSmokes]

Here's a link to a rack and corer.

http://www.amazon.com/King-Kooker-36JR-Stainless-Steel-Jalapeno/dp/B001LF3SV6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1272162724&sr=8-1

[Slamdunk]

Those corers work really well. Quicker, easier and safer than trying to use a sharp knife. I found mine at the local supermarket.

[garbadee]

Found same item at local Bass Pro shop for $15.  Went ahead and bought one.  Looking forward to giving it a try on some ABTs.