Step 1

Add oil, dried peppers and salt (if using) to a small pot and stir. Heat to medium-low heat and stir often for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Do not allow the oil to smoke. If it smokes, remove it from the heat to reduce the temperature.

Step 3

After 5 minutes, remove from heat and cool. Pour it into a bottle or jar. You can strain it if you’d like.

Step 4

Refrigerate and use within a month.