DirectionsStep1Put on gloves. Use caution when working with hot peppers! Open the kitchen window.Step2Wash chili peppers of choice. Select peppers in good condition, free of disease or damage.Step3Cut off the top stem portion, then cut the peppers in half lengthwise.Step4Remove excess seeds and membranes from inside the peppers.Step5Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add prepped chili peppers, and blanch for one minute.Step6Remove peppers from hot water and directly to an ice bath (ice water in bowl). Once they're fully cool, strain peppers from water.Step7Place blanched peppers on dehydrator trays, or baking sheets for the oven. Do not overlap.Step8In a food dehydrator: dry chili peppers on 125F for until they are completely dry, and crunch and snap when bent. Time will vary depending on peppers and dehydrator use, but should be done within 12-24 hours.Step9In the oven, dry the peppers on 175-200F until crunchy dry. Flip halfway though.Step10Once fully dry, either store whole dried peppers in a jar with a tight-fitting lid until needed, or grind into chili powder for immediate use.Step11Grind dry peppers into a powder using a blender, food processor, coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle.Step12Store in a glass container with an air-tight lid. It will be good for over a year stored in the pantry. Flavor is best if chilis are ground as-needed in smaller batches, one small jar at a time
Images of Machine to make Pepper Powder
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