Pepper bonanza at the Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday August 30, 2025

Photo courtesy Shoreline Farmers Market

Flavor town mayor reporting for duty! 

Banana pepper, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, manzano pepper, cherry pepper, habanero pepper, poblano pepper, serrano pepper, shishito pepper... the list goes on! Discover the diverse varieties of peppers and their unique flavor profiles.

Wondering what to do with an abundance of peppers?

Freeze them:

Remove stems, seeds, and membranes from sweet and bell peppers; chop and freeze. Freeze smaller, hotter peppers like jalapenos and habaneros whole.

Can them:

Canning roasted red peppers is a common preservation method. Char peppers in a broiler or over a flame, then remove the blackened skin and seeds. Jar them with vinegar, lime juice, and an olive oil marinade (be sure to follow proper canning instructions).

Pickle them:

Pickling preserves the color and flavor of peppers. Peppers can be pickled whole, halved, or sliced, and combines with spices for added flavor.

Ferment into Hot Sauce:

Fermenting hot peppers with garlic and option vegetables creates hot sauce. A saltwater brine and fermentations weigh are used; the mixture is blended after fermentation.

Infuse into Spirits:

Spicy peppers can be infused into spirits like vodka or tequila. Add slices of fresh jalepeno, with seeds intact, to your choice of alcohol and let them infuse for about 24 hours. Cheers!

Stop by the market this week to discover the abundance of peppers along with new produce and get inspired for your next meal. See you Saturday, Shoreline (and Shoreline-area friends)!

192nd Shoreline Park 'n Ride on Aurora. Lots of parking!