When & How to Harvest & Eat a Ghost Pepper - Safely

The bhut jolokia, or "Ghost Pepper", has previously held the title of the world's hottest pepper, and it can be difficult to grow them successfully. If you have met with success, check out my tips on SAFELY harvesting them, when to harvest them, and how to prepare them for eating.

DISCLAIMER: the Ghost Pepper is not a pepper for the average person, and can actually be fatal if consumed in large quantities. Please observe all safety measures, and start out eating the ghost pepper in smaller amounts.

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[dahc]

I enjoyed looking far into the background behind whatever you were trying to record.

[antontonable]

I kept my ghost pepper plants alive throughout the winter by bringing them indoors and under a UV light. From December to March I battled constant aphids with neem oil, it was a weekly or bi-weekly battle for my plants. Now it's May and warm enough to keep my plants outside. I have some nicely-sized peppers coming back again, I'd say at least 2.5 to 3 inches long at this point, still green though. As enjoyable as it was last year growing the peppers, this year is magnitudes better having kept them alive over the winter. Can't wait to harvest some bright red beauties. I normally use my ghost peppers in a jerk chicken marinade, makes the wings fiery!

[Sally-wris]

Informational, great delivery. Thanks!

[andywhittaker]

Thanks for sharing. We planted our first ever plant in a pot w/ plenty of sun & heat here on the shores of Georgian Bay. We've got about a half dozen that are red & ready to pick. We really appreciate your safety tips. Cheers!

[steveg]

I live in Central Florida and this is my first year growing these peppers, I'm a few days away from my first peppers I've been watching them like a hawk! I noticed the same thing in the forst few months I couldn't keep a flower on and thought it was a giant failure. But time has proven otherwise. Very informative thank you! Hope to see more like this!

[mightisright]

I'm looking forward to eating my own home grown ones, but in my part of the country these are sold fresh in major grocery stores. I recently tried them by cooking them with black beans, chopped tomatoes, cilantro and green onions. They were very hot, but I was expecting more. Maybe the ones they sell here aren't as hot. BTW, I recommend sour cream in place of milk if you don't like drinking milk. I did an experiment and the the sour cream really knocked down the effects.

[jmnixon]

Me and my wife just started our first Bhut Jolokia plant. Can’t wait to harvest some peppers!!

[FITforaKING]

Great video bud, as a fellow veteran myself, (CG) I'm growing my first Ghost Peppers here in Austin Tx. I learned a ton from your channel keep up the great work. And who knows, you might off inspired me to make a video on my channel.

[gtrfreak]

Great instructional video! My sister gifted me a ghost pepper start and I now have 5 peppers that look like the green one on top of your plant in the video. I’m guessing in two to three weeks they should turn red like yours! I really appreciate all the tips I had no idea about the oils

[SimpleManChannel]

Thanks for the video, my first ones getting close, can’t wait!

[officeroinker]

Ghost peppers are my favorite pepper in the world. Wonderful flavor, and extremely hot!

[susanrawsky]

First time growing a ghost pepper plant. We have it in a plastic container. I'm I'll this year, can't work much in garden. We have had flowers on it but no peppers yet. We planted late. You made a very good video. Everything we needed to know. Thank you.

[davidwoods]

Well done. I was like I KNOW he ended that video so he could chug some milk and then you reappeared and admitted to your second glass 😂 I had to do the same thing

[dallasschneider]

From SW Florida I am with you! I just grew my first Ghost Pepper also. It is reliably hot! On handling bare handed 30 minutes later after washing and lawn mowing sweaty gloves still made my eyes and face tingle. Be Safe and enjoy!
One piece the size of a pencil eraser per sandwich is enough for me. DS

[stephens]

My face started sweating while watching this 😂. Waiting for my plants to produce some peppers.

[stonecoldusmvmc]

Great video!! Also a Vet, growing my first batch of Ghost Peppers in N. MS. Thanks for your service!

[SlothFang]

Great video! Excited to grow my own! Late to the show, but my father in law introduced me to taking a bite into a fresh tomato as the best heat cleanser over milk. Milk is great, but tomato bite somehow is even better.

[dizzyspinner]

I have a Bhut Jolokia and a Trinidad Scorpion for my pepper plants. They don't make me nauseous and they don't actually burn my skin. The danger is that you might touch your genitals or your eyes afterward and the oils will cause an intense burning sensation. The oils aren't water soluble and are very hard to wash off, so gloves are a good idea. I haven't found that cooking with them irritates my eyes or respiratory system. The burn doesn't actually damage tissue, though it may aggravate an ulcer. I can't say I generally eat more than one or two rice grain sized pieces at a time raw and maybe six pieces in a cooked dish because that much is hot enough for me and honestly, if you use more, it's hard to tell the difference. The Scorpion is rated at less Scoville units than the ghost pepper, but they both feel about as hot on the tongue. The heat from the ghost pepper does seem to last longer, though. They don't actually hurt me, but they really, really burn. If that isn't your cup of tea, you won't like them. I have seen people projectile vomit from lesser peppers, so I won't predict how they work out for you. Proceed with caution.

[joeblow]

It is a pleasure to watch how much you enjoy it. Bravo!

[roymilton]

Chocolate Ghosts are this years favourite. A great intersection where flavour meets heat! My plants are just prolific. The smokiness is reminiscent of my all time favourite the Chocolate Habanero!!
If you dry a couple of jars it will last you over the winter.