How to Dehydrate

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Have lots of jalapeño peppers? It's easy to dry them and use them for your favorite recipes. Learn all the best tips and tricks for drying your green or red jalapeño peppers.

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Wash your jalapeños, cut the stems off, and then cut the peppers in half the long way. Use medical gloves (I like these) if you think you might rub your eyes or nose. You really don't want pepper juice in your eyeball.

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Place the jalapeno peppers, cut side up, on the trays. Don't pack them in, but allow a bit of space in between.

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Dehydrate your peppers at 135F for 6-8 hours. You'll know they're done when they snap instead of bend.

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You can grind them in a coffee grinder (I like this one) or store them whole in a canning jar.

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What's a girl to do with a big bowl of peppers? Dehydrate them, of course! It's easy to do, but you should keep a few tips in mind.

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How to Dehydrate

Jalapeno Peppers

Have lots of jalapeño peppers? It's easy to dry them and use them for your favorite recipes. Learn all the best tips and tricks for drying your green or red jalapeño peppers.

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Wash your jalapeños, cut the stems off, and then cut the peppers in half the long way. Use medical gloves (I like these) if you think you might rub your eyes or nose. You really don't want pepper juice in your eyeball.

How to Dehydrate Jalapeno Peppers

Place the jalapeno peppers, cut side up, on the trays. Don't pack them in, but allow a bit of space in between.

Dehydrate your peppers at 135F for 6-8 hours. You'll know they're done when they snap instead of bend.

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You can grind them in a coffee grinder (I like this one) or store them whole in a canning jar.

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What's a girl to do with a big bowl of peppers? Dehydrate them, of course! It's easy to do, but you should keep a few tips in mind.

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