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Episode 12 – Italian Red Hot Chili Pepper Oil with special guest Zia Nina Meffe Paolone

Updated: Sep 24, 2023

Episode #12 – In episode #12Nonna Paolone takes you to her sister in law’s house to teach us how to make our family’s favorite condiment for pasta, Red Hot Chili Pepper Oil. The best Red Hot Chili Pepper Oil is HOMEMADE. Lucky for us, Nonna’s sister in law Nina Meffe Paolone makes the best in the WORLD. It is super easy to make and fiery hot that you will only need a few drops for your pasta.

Watch to get the step by step instructions so you can share this dish with your family and friends. One important ingredient that both Nonna and Zia Paolone always adds to their recipes is cooking with their hearts. So, be sure when you make this you do it with all your heart. Enjoy!



Ingredients: - Red Hot Chili Peppers - 1 Cup of White Vinegar - 3 Cups of Water - Oil (use either Vegetable, Corn or Avacado Oil) - Mason Jars


When handling the Red Hot Chili Peppers it is very important that you DO NOT touch your EYES, LIPS or FACE. You should also wear rubber gloves.


Also, before using let it sit in oil for at least 5 days. The longer it sits in the oil, the hotter it becomes. Keep refrigerated.


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