re: Hot pepper vinegar recipes

I know a coonass lady in Ville Platte that made some for me with Tabasco heritage peppers I grew. She boils the peppers in a sugar and vinegar mix. I asked her how she makes it and she said, "Dere's no ress-uh-pee fuh dat. The recipe if 50/50". I think she means 50% sugar water and 50% vinegar. She boils it on a low boil for like 15 to 20 minutes, then she puts the concoction in a sterile mason jar and it has to sit for a month.. The longer it sits, the hotter it gets.

It's really delicious and it's the essence of Cajun cooking. Try it on your smothered okra..

We need somebody from Ville Platte to impart their knowledge on this issue.