re: Got flavor I like... Best way to increase "spicyness" w/out changing salt/flavor of boil?

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Just throw in 5 or so habaneros that are slit open. Remove when done.

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You'll need a lot more than that, depending on pot size.

I add peppers to my boil and most people enjoy those batches the most. If you want to save $$, buy fewer of your hot peppers and purée then with water in a blender, then add them to the boil.

Without pureeing any of the peppers, I use a mix of jalapeños (2 lbs), serranos (1 and 3/4 lbs), and habaneros (a little over half a lb). Cut the peppers in half or tops off. If pureeing, you can probably use half of all that.