12 Comments on how to avoid burns on the hands while cook with hot chili pepper?

LIGirl on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 5:29 pm


You could alway wear gloves like they do in the fast food restaurants.
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Barstool Bodhisattva on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 6:06 pm


I always wear latex gloves when I handle hot peppers – I wear contacts, and the pain is unbelievable if the oil is still in your skin when you try to take them out!
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justme on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 6:22 pm


Wear latex or rubber gloves.
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Act D on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 6:42 pm


1. wear rubber gloves. (most effective way)
2. when working w/the peppers, do all of the handling under running water. (only somewhat effective, as it is the oils that cause the 'heat')
3. after working w/peppers, use a soap/wash that is high in oil cutting abilities (Dawn, Goop, etc) it will remove more of the oils than regular soap/water is able to.
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jimmy d. on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 7:03 pm


Latex cooking gloves.
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Gene H on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 7:31 pm


It's the seeds that burn you. Wear dish gloves and remove all the seeds. Then you can either take off the gloves to work with the peppers or keep them on just in case. Somehow the seeds don't bother my hands. But I'm male and once I went to the bathroom . . .
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VicStevens on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 8:08 pm


You can buy a package of latex gloves in the supermarket in the household products section, by the mops and brooms. Be careful of the items you use when you're handling peppers, too, like the knife you cut them with, and the cutting board, and any surfaces (countertop), bowls or plates. They will carry the oils. Use a paper towel or napkin when you remove the gloves so you don't transfer the oils to your fingers when you remove them. Throw them away, don't reuse them, you'll get the oils all over your hands again.
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Winnifred K on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 8:51 pm


Probably someone has already said it, but you need to wear light weight gloves(disposable) when handling these hot chilis! Some people are so sensitive they also should were goggles, their glasses, or sunglasses!
Buy a box at your drug store or Sam's Club..They stay good for years!

As far as cooking with them, wear your glasses and gloves! Then you should be okay! Even people who use them daily have the same problem.
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Kimberly on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 9:37 pm


Wear gloves! Plastic ones, not the latex!
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chefbijut on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 10:01 pm


Please try to put the gloves when u handle red pepper or apply oil in your hand will stop burning ur hand.
Culinary regards,
Chef Biju
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Ozgard on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 10:42 pm


Wear gloves. You can buy surgical gloves at Bed Bath and Beyond or Linens and Things. They aren't costly but come in handy for things like that. Imagine if you were cutting Jamaican Bonnets. Theyre the hottest peppers around. The oil can't be washed off.
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brando4755 on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 11:21 pm


I know everyone says gloves, and yes that works fine. But who has rubber gloves always on hand or wants to put them on just to chop up a quick hot pepper to put in the dish.

I have worked out a way to do the pepper without coming in contact with the bad parts.

The heat is in the seeds and the white membrane parts inside.

So if you don't touch those parts you're OK.

Cut the pepper in half lengthwise. Hold it on the outside only. Use a small spoon and scoop out the insides (seeds and membranes). Or for a small pepper, hold with tongs. Place it on your board and chop without touching it.

Wash off the board and knife without touching them. Use lots of soap.

Works every time.

If the vapors in the air bother you (or family), take it outside to perform the same procedure. Then put it in a glass of water when you take it back into the house.
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Lots of experience cooking with hot peppers in the house.

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