How do you dry peppers(for powder)? - Page 3

Susie · November 3rd, 2009, 04:30 AM

Leave the oven door slightly ajar. Or use a convection oven that has a fan. But those are expensive ways to go about it.

Put them ono the woodburning stove or onto radiators, or get a small fan heater and make your own dehydrator.

Gort · November 3rd, 2009, 05:51 PM

A food dehydrator might be asked for , for the birthday.

I want to try to grow Poblano peppers... then dry the peppers really well, then grind them for powder.

I have some Ancho powder now... and it's a nice ground pepper..somewhat hot, and a slight sweet taste, also.

Very interesting.

I also have thought of drying out some bell peppers.. and grinding them, too(maybe with Ancho)...for a sweeter taste... but still have some heat to the peppers, with the "other" flavors(I can't describe them..sorry) that the Ancho powder has.

axhandle · November 3rd, 2009, 05:58 PM

I use a needle and thread, and hang them under the eave of the house.

Don't use a microwave! I vacated the house one time, capsacin is released instantly!

November 3rd, 2009, 04:30 AM	#21
Susie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: France USDA Zone: No zone info Posts: 990	Re: How do you dry peppers(for powder)? Leave the oven door slightly ajar. Or use a convection oven that has a fan. But those are expensive ways to go about it. Put them ono the woodburning stove or onto radiators, or get a small fan heater and make your own dehydrator. __________________ http://thissmallfrenchtown.blogspot.com/

November 3rd, 2009, 05:51 PM	#22
Gort Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 USDA Zone: 5a Posts: 6,225	Re: How do you dry peppers(for powder)? A food dehydrator might be asked for , for the birthday. I want to try to grow Poblano peppers... then dry the peppers really well, then grind them for powder. I have some Ancho powder now... and it's a nice ground pepper..somewhat hot, and a slight sweet taste, also. Very interesting. I also have thought of drying out some bell peppers.. and grinding them, too(maybe with Ancho)...for a sweeter taste... but still have some heat to the peppers, with the "other" flavors(I can't describe them..sorry) that the Ancho powder has.

November 3rd, 2009, 05:58 PM	#23
axhandle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 USDA Zone: 7a Posts: 4,445	Re: How do you dry peppers(for powder)? I use a needle and thread, and hang them under the eave of the house. Don't use a microwave! I vacated the house one time, capsacin is released instantly!