Chile Pepper
Chile Pepper
Pepper Spray — the Most Effective Self-defense Weapon
When it comes to self-defense there are mixed feelings as to which is the best way to protect ourselves from any possible danger, a person or place which might get robbed will need a completely different method of self-defense in case of an attack, a person who goes out to the woods in order to get some timber or to go hunting might be faced with a dangerous animal such as a bear. As you see there are different cases and scenarios which require different methods of self-defense, let’s go ahead and discuss some of them.
It is a very natural feeling to want to defend our things, our loved ones and ourselves when a dangerous situation arises for instance, when a woman is attacked during the night while walking back home from the gym or any other place for that matter, what most people would immediately recommend is to change the schedule and avoid going to such place during the night. Changing schedules might be in for some people however, for others it isn’t, some people will obviously want to protect themselves and overcome their fears instead of living with a constant preoccupation of the many dangers of the world.
When people take action to protect themselves against other humans it is very common to hear that an individual who wants to protect himself/herself will end up signing up to attend personal defense classes, this is always great knowledge to have but, others would prefer not to get physical and avoid any type of violence which obviously rules out the possibility of acquiring a weapon such as a gun or any other fire arm. The best possible solution in this case is to use what is popularly referred to as pepper spray.
Pepper spray is a common substance which is used for self-defense purposes, it can be used against animals and humans if they become violent, aggressive or become a threat. The main active ingredient found in pepper spray is called “oleoresin capsicum” — this chemical is often linked to chile peppers, chile is not to be confused with chili peppers which are a mixture of spices, meat, tomatoes, beans, etc.
Pepper spray comes in the form of aerosol and in very few and rare instances it has turned lethal, for the most part though pepper spray is a very effective self-defense tool which can deter attackers and keep a person safe. According to the Scoville scale which rates capsaicin heat in peppers, the hottest type of Chile is the habanero and it is rated at 300,000 units, a pepper spray on the other hand is rated between 2-5,000,000 units which is the reason why it is so effective. Once it is used against a person or an animal it acts as an inflammatory agent that when he comes in contact with the nose, eyes, lungs and other parts of the persons body it causes immediate capillary dilation. In most states pepper spray is not considered a lethal weapon however, in other parts of the US such as Massachusetts you do need a fire arms ID card if you want to have this personal protection item. Pepper spray is mostly used by women because it is a very convenient object to carry inside a purse and can effectively stop an attacker in his tracks.
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What type of chile pepper is used in Colorado Green Chile?
Im from Georgia,and there is no “Green Chile” here. When I visited Colorado (Pagosa Springs), I loved the green chile that they made. It was green with small bits of meat.. Almost like a gravy that could go on top of a hamburger or fries. Does anyone have a recipe for this type of dish, and if so, what is the actual name of the “Green” Chile pepper?
Green chile (colorado style)
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Yield: 1 Servings
2 pounds Pork cubed into chunks about the size of the end of your thumb; or 1 pound pork, 1 pound beef, some people use chicken… Usually here in Pueblo it is all pork.
2 can (7 oz) of roasted green chiles or 1 green chile and 1 jalapeno; depending on heat tolerance.
Flour
1 Baseball sized onion; chopped
3 Cloves of garlic minced; (up to 5)
Red chile powder if available
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce; or 12 oz can chopped tomatoes (optional)
Salt & pepper
Oil to brown pork
Oregano
Cut up meat. In a container (I use a lunch size paper bag) put 2/3 cup of flour, 1 table spoon red chile powder, salt and pepper to taste and meat. Shake to coat meat well. Heat oil in large dutch oven or pot (I use 5 quart dutch oven). Oil should be between 1/8th and 1/4th inch deep. Add meat, and don’t worry if you add some of the flour along with it. Brown the meat, and at the same time get a nice light brown chile roux. Add onion and garlic to meat mixture about 1/2 way through the browning time. Add chiles, tomatoes if you are inclined and water to fill pot. Add oregano, somewhere between a pinch and 1/8th teaspoon, depending on preferences. Bring to good boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, adding water if needed. I just let it simmer down to the consistency I want, usually somewhat thick. There are 2 camps on adding tomatoes, somewhat like the people who add beans to texas chili, and those who don’t. I prefer either one. Potatoes are also an excellent addition. Usually served over burritos, sometimes enchiladas, or eaten plain with flour tortillas. Good stuff. The farther south you go, say Santa Fe, the thinner this stuff is. By the time you get to Alamagordo, it is almost chineese food like in consistency, and the meat seems to have disappeared
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