Drying peppers?

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I grew some habernos in my garden this year....way to many to eat for this year. I have already given some away, bottled some up for pepper juice. Another thing I want to do is dry them out and then grind them up. The key issue is: How do you dry a pepper? If you leave it out, it will simply rot. Any suggestions?

Also, I am willing to mail some habernos if you pay shipping. Although it will probably end up being cheaper at the store.

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[miker 5,000+ posts]

dehydrator?? I think that would do the trick..

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I was trying to do it without a dehydrator. I'd rather not purchase any equipment. I can do it in the stove perhaps? I was just curious if I could let them hang from something...

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

Hmm, none of our Mexican brothers have chimed in yet. I imagine they are all still sleeping.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

dry it in the sun...if you have sun

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

Hmm, none of our Mexican brothers have chimed in yet. I imagine they are all still sleeping.

wrong, they go to home depot pretty early in the morning

 

[97gp 5,000+ posts]

According to the extensive research I just did it seems a dehydrator is the only way //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

dry it in the sun...if you have sun

I can try this. I am a big fan of things that are free.

 

[DDSC 10+ year member]

dehydrator?? I think that would do the trick..

yezzir, while your at it get you some venision and a little ground beef (or chuck, whichever has the higest fat content) and try making some jerky. I forgot where you can get the curing and seasoning kits at. I think one came with my dads, it had the little gun to squeeze the meat out into strips and everything

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

http://www.howtodothings.com/food-and-drink/a2086-how-to-dry-peppers.html

I don't know if that will help but that's what i came up with

 

[97gp 5,000+ posts]

I lied

Drying Peppers in the Oven
Prepare your peppers the same way as you would when using a dehydrator. You can arrange them directly on your oven racks if desired, or use baking sheets.

Put the peppers in the oven and heat to 100 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the oven door open a bit to provide air circulation.

If you're using baking sheets, turn the peppers frequently to provide even drying.

Allow the peppers to dry well, with no discernible moisture left over.

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Air Drying Peppers

Leave the peppers whole, and leave the stems attached.

Using a long, sharp needle and strong thread or fishing line, string the peppers together. Leave enough room for the air to circulate between each pepper.

Hang your stringed peppers in a warm, dry place, preferably in direct sunlight.

Peppers may take a few weeks to dry completely.

Peppers dried in the dehydrator or oven will lose some of their color and the seeds will fall, while air-dried peppers will retain both their color and their very spicy seeds. When peppers are completely dried, store them in an airtight container or zippered plastic bag in a cool, dry place. Dried peppers can be ground and used as spices, or you can soak them in water to rehydrate them, and use them in soups and sauces...."

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

http://www.howtodothings.com/food-and-drink/a2086-how-to-dry-peppers.html
I don't know if that will help but that's what i came up with

Option 3 works just fine. We shall see if that causes them to rot.

Perhaps I can try it both outside and inside.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I wonder if you tie up the peppers or string the needle through the pepper.

 

[_DjScrew_ 5,000+ posts]

Hmm, none of our Mexican brothers have chimed in yet. I imagine they are all still sleeping.

ah, racism, always nice.

 

[95ZJ 10+ year member]

Oven, or hang them on a string and dry them in the sun.