In article <1188222295.311900.324760@50g2000hsm.googlegroups.com>,
Bobo Bonobo(R) <CLASSACT@BRICK.NET> wrote:

> On Aug 27, 5:04 am, "Bob Terwilliger" <virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz>
> wrote:
> > Om wrote:
> > >> You can loosen the peel by frying or broiling them, then letting them sit
> > >> in a covered bowl for fifteen minutes or so. But what's wrong with using
> > >> your blowtorch?
> >
> > > Nothing.
> > > I just need a fire safe surface to do it on. I'd rather not risk my
> > > glass top stove. I'd have to torch outside and the weather right now is
> > > miserable and there are tons of skeeters.
> >
> > > I like the idea of just lightly frying them.
> >
> > > Would blanching work like doing tomatoes?
> > > I've never tried that, but it sounds easier if it'd work.
> > > Peeling tomatoes is a breeze.
> >
> > I think boiling water isn't hot enough to loosen the skin on chiles. You
> > probably need something that can be heated to 350F or so.
>
> I use my little toaster oven. It works nicely.
> NM chilies are a joy.
> >
> > Bob
>
> --Bryan

I don't have a toaster oven, but the reasons to get one seem to keep
stacking up. ;-)

Alas for the lack of storage space!

Maybe I should give away my electric grill and use that spot? Hmmmmm...
--
Peace, Om

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