“Described as a basic stew ingredient added to dilute the spice.”
“Added to help make the heat more tolerable while retaining flavor.”
“Added to introduce non-spicy flavor profiles.”
“Finished off the bottle; the creator noted that any non-spicy flavor is welcome.”
“The creator removed the stem due to mold, which he notes will fully release its heat.”
“Trader Joe's Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles.”
“Santa Maria tri-tip from Trader Joe's; the creator hopes the marinade will salvage some of the stew's flavor.”
“I'm gonna say this evens out to a 5 out of 10.”
Extremely spicy due to Carolina Reaper; oily mouthfeel; underlying good flavor noted.
Day 250 milestone. The stew is currently dominated by a Carolina Reaper added the previous night, causing the creator physical distress (ear pain, sweating) despite liking the base flavor.