Re: regarding sauces

ridgerfg@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Can anyone tell me about how vinegar works with hot peppers in sauces?
I have one person telling me that vinegar will increase the heat of
the sause and another telling me it will decrease the heat.


Well, I'm certainly no expert in that area but I'd guess "none of the above". The heat from peppers is from a chemical called capsaicin. I don't see how adding vinegar will either increase or decrease (much) the affects of the chemical. I'm sure others more in the know" regarding peppers will chime in. I'm a heat wimp and not ashamed to admit. ;-)

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Steve
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