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Default Why is this recipe peppery?


"Pete" > wrote

> I've tried the following a few times, and it's been great:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.f...3e8104cbc71a16
>
> but the last two times, it has been extremely peppery. Could it be the
> garlic burning? Does garlic turn peppery when over cooked?


Some garlic is hotter than others. I ran into that once when
I had a slice of prime sandwich with garlic in San Diego.
Whew, it was hot, I even asked the bartender.

I don't see anything else in the recipe that would be peppery.
Must be the variety or freshness of the garlic you used.

nancy