Does Simmering peppers in oil bring out more flavor?

Does Simmering peppers in oil bring out more flavor? - Steel spoons and spices in creative serving

If I simmer a melange of sweet and hot peppers in peanut oil, will it bring out more flavor? Chemically, what is the result of gently simmering veggies in oil?

My intuition is to first brown onions, garlic, sweet peppers and various hot peppers in bacon grease till aromatic. Then add the mixture to simmering peanut oil and simmer for a long time (several hours). Then let cool and refrigerate for long time (over night to 2 weeks). I'd think this would create a deliciously flavorful and spicy oil.

Maybe even strain out the peppers and blend the peppers to make into a hot sauce? After this simmering process, will there be any interesting flavors left in the peppers?






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Does boiling make peppers less spicy?

Cooking peppers makes dishes hotter because the peppers break down while cooking and releases more capsaicin into the dish. The spiciness is then spread out throughout the dish, so it gives the sensation of an overall spicier meal.

Can you boil hot peppers?

Halve the peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Blanch the peppers in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Pat the peppers dry.

At what temperature does capsaicin breakdown?

This study showed that capsaicin breaks down at around 400\xb0F. Another study confirmed that heat, especially at higher temperatures paired with acidic conditions (lemon/lime juice, with tomatoes, etc.) reduced capsaicinoid concentrations.

How do you reduce the heat in hot peppers?

The way to remove heat from hot peppers is to dissolve the chemical that causes the 'hotness', Capsaicin. There are a few different chemicals that will dissolve the Capsaicin. Soaking pepper slices in alcohol, lemon juice, or lime juice will remove the heat.



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