Re: [CH] Drying Habaneros

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>"How do you dry the Habeneros or any chile pepper without
>losing the color?"

Carlos,

Chiles exposed to direct sun light for long periods of time lose their
color. Dry them quickly and keep out of direct sun light as much as
possible. Calvin has stated several other benefits of quick drying also.

If you have a "cheep" dehydrator; Freezing the Chiles first brakes the
membrane of the cells and they dry faster.

Freezing and then drying at a higher temperature (150F) also kill insects
and their eggs. It is very depressing to have a delicious large batch of
dried Chiles destroyed by insect larva spinning webs all over, under,
around and through them.

To maintain flavor and freshness store large batches of dried and/or
powdered Chiles in the freezer. Keep out only what you will use for the
next 30 days.

Steve

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