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Texas Ping!
I dont know what a habenaero tastes like. you cant taste anything with all that heat!
"...a regular habanero averages around 300,000 to 400,000 units..."
Does anyone know how a habanero compares to one of those translucent, dark-red peppers that come in some Chinese food?
I made the mistake of biting into one of those Chinese peppers once, and it about killed me. It went nuclear in my mouth, which was not unexpected, but then the heat got into my nasal passages and finally my eyes. Every tear duct and mucus membrane that my face possessed was on red alert, and I was going through about three tissues a minute sopping up the various fluids they were producing. It was like I had been Maced.
If habaneros are hotter than these things, then they are very hot indeed.
When I read the article, my mouth started watering, so I went in and had some of my habanero salsa.
A million years ago, I worked at Harlingen AFB when my hsuband was in service. One of my office mates kept jars of jalapenos in her desk and snacked on them all day. You think that's what turned her hair fiery red?
A million years later, I find that the hot stuff irritates my tum. A mild habanero might be fine now. But back then, I got into the jalapeno thing, and could eat more than the big strong AF guys, some TX natives. We actually had contests. Imagine that!
For everyone outside of Texas I have sent you a recent Chili taste test which I believe will explain how the folks in Texas feel:If you can read this whole story without tears of laughter running down your
face, you need to get a sense of humor!
For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They
actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time the Rodeo comes to town. It
takes up a major portion of the parking lot at the Astrodome. The notes are
from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from
the East Coast.
Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili
cook-off. The Judge #3 called in sick at the last moment and I happened to
be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Budweiser
truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native
Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me
I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted."
Here are the scorecards from the event:
Chili # 1: Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove
dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I
hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
Chili # 2: Arthur's Afterburner Chili
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm
supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to
give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw
the look on my face.
Chili # 3: Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.
Judge # 2 -- A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I
have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer
before I ignite. The Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in
the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all of the beer.
Chili # 4: Bubba's Black Magic
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or
other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to
taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was
standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. woman is starting to look
HOT . . . just like this nuclear waste I'm
eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?
Chili # 5: Linda's Legal Lip Remover
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding
considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the
cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can
no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed
paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had
given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer
directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It
really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw
those rednecks!
Chili # 6: Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices
and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic.
Superb.
Judge #3-- I shit myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through
the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except Sally. She must be
kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass
with a snow cone.
Chili # 7: Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili
peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge
#3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I
wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like
it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid
unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava like poop to match my
shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've
decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any
oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in
my stomach.
Chili # 8: Tommy's Toe-Nail Curling Chili
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but
spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor
hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell
over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going
to make it. Poor dude, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?
A friend of mine wanted to make some kind of sauce out of a habanero and halfway through cooking it everybody in the house had to leave. The fumes were burning their eyes and they couldn't breathe.
Ah, the sheer, ridiculous irony....
Mild habanero. Goes good with alcohol free beer and soy bacon.
But he said most people should not try this at home, not even with the most potent antidote at the ready, ice cream. (Milk is second best.)
Suggesting milk instead of beer. Ha!
Typical yankee.
Oh heck --- I work the other way around - I grow bells next to the habaneros...cross pollination gives the bells a nice kick without being killer hot.
Don't try it with hot cherry peppers and habaneros - those will kill you.
We grow them just for ornanemtation...even a small slice of these puppies will peel the paint off the Dodge...
What a weenie! Messing with perfection.
A mild habanero makes as much sense as a solar powered flashlight
3 words:
Dave's Insanity Sauce
Maybe in Ohio or something....
God Save Us! Leave the Habanero Alone!