Dry peppers

I leave some of my Anaheim Peppers on the plant to ripen. These lovely red peppers are then strung on quilting thread or embroidery floss and hung to dry. Like my drying rake/rack? Once completely dry I will remove the stem and seeds and give them a few turns in the blender, then store in a jar. This will make my pepper flakes to use through out the year. To string them, I use a regular needle, piercing them through the stem. If I have a short strand, I leave the needle on the string…

The best way to #dry and #preserve #cayenne #peppers ……. #diy #garden #harvest #homestead #homesteading #twooaksfarmstead

Dried peppers can last quite awhile, anywhere between a few months to even years if you store them correctly. If you dry hot peppers, the process also increases their flavor and heat that takes any spicy dish to the next level.

As the pepper season winds down, many wonder how best to preserve their harvest. Dry peppers can last from several months to a few years if stored properly.

Enjoy your homegrown peppers year-round with this easy preservation method. Bob Vila explains how to dry peppers for easy food preservation.

For fast flavor in recipes, dehydrated peppers can't be beat. You can use sweet peppers or hot peppers, store bought or home grown.

Savor a Southwestern tradition by making a chili ristra—colorful strings of dried chili peppers. Learn how to dry chili peppers using these easy tips.

When you have more fresh peppers than you know what to do with, consider drying them for future use. Dried peppers add a delicious kick to soups and stews, and they can be minced into red pepper flakes or ground into chili powder.

Follow this guide to find out exactly how to dry peppers- either in a dehydrator, low and slow in the oven, or air drying on a string.

Have a big crop of hot peppers growing in the garden? See how to easily make your own great tasting homemade hot pepper flakes!