[CH] using a dehydrator to dry chiles?

Jim Graham (spooky130@cox.net)
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:46:02 -0500 

How well do food dehydrators work for chiles?  Do the peppers maintain
their flavor and heat?  Or does it screw them up?

I'm looking for a way (without the high-salt + vinegar mash[1] or
freezing[2]) to preserve peppers from my garden until I'm ready to
use them, which could be the same day, or it could be a month or
more...and, of course, habs don't store well, even in the fridge.

Any suggestions on brand/model (can't spend more than about $30),
settings, etc.?

Thanks,
   --jim

[1] I *REALLY* don't need all that salt...and I dislike the taste
    of excess salt.  I DO have a salt shaker somewhere...but I don't
    know where it is.

[2] Any time I freeze peppers, they get all mushy when thawed.  If
    someone knows a way to prevent that, please let me know!

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