Steps to Prepare Portuguese Hot Peppers

Portuguese Licoro

Considered to be one of the earliest ripening.

Recipe Summary Portuguese Licoro

This homemade liqueur recipe originates from the island of St. Michael in the Azores. It is a family favorite at Christmas time.

Ingredients | Portuguese Hot Peppers

1 quart whiskey

½ lemon

4 ½ cups white sugar

1 quart milk

6 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

2 vanilla beans

Directions

In a gallon container combine whiskey, lemon, sugar, milk, chocolate squares and vanilla beans. Keep at room temperature for 10 days, stirring once a day.

After 10 days, remove the lemon half, chocolate and vanilla beans. Insert a coffee filter into a large funnel. pour the liquid through the filter into a gallon jug. Change filter as needed. A clear yellow solution should result. This liqueur can be stored in a sealed bottle at room temperature.

Info | Portuguese Hot Peppers

prep: 15 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 50 Yield: 2.5 quarts

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