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Homemade Crushed Red Peppers
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Homemade Crushed Red Peppers

Dry extra peppers from the garden and make a delicious spice that lasts all year!
Prep Time30 days
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Herbs and Spices, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Quick and Easy
Keyword: cayenne peppers, garden recipes, summer harvest recipes
Servings: 50
Calories: 7kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 20-100 hot peppers cayenne, jalapeno, serrano, habenero

Instructions

  • Gather fresh chili peppers from the garden.
  • Dry the peppers. You can do this a few ways. Use a dehydrator or string them up and let them dry naturally. See the tips above for more infor on how to dry them.
  • After the peppers are dry break off the stems, discard stems, and add the peppers to a blender or food processor.
  • Pulse the peppers until they are the size and texture you like.
  • Add to a clean jar and store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg