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by Saved by Grace on June 20, 2006 03:52 PM
We planted quite a few different types of peppers this year and I was wondering what kinds could be dried. Also, I was needing to know how to dry peppers.

Thanks in advance!
Victoria

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by RugbyHukr on June 20, 2006 04:44 PM
all can be dried.

tie string around the stems, individually, but many on one line, and hang...

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by PAR_Gardener on June 21, 2006 08:31 AM
Thin skinned peppers dry better with the method that RugbyHukr suggested. You will probably get better results slicing thick walled peppers and drying in the oven at a low temperature setting or using a dehydrator.

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by JV on June 21, 2006 09:59 PM
I roast mine in my showtime rotisserie . Just be careful not to let them burn then freeze take out as you need them sure is good eating.

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by chenno on June 22, 2006 04:02 AM
I dehydrate and or hang them and freeze..all the methods suggested are good. jv that is a new one, works good heay?

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by Amigatec on June 22, 2006 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by JV:
I roast mine in my showtime rotisserie . Just be careful not to let them burn then freeze take out as you need them sure is good eating.
I have a Showtime, do you use the basket, or just skewer them?

It sounds like a much better method.

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by JV on June 22, 2006 09:03 PM
I line the basket with foil so they dont fall out. I have used the skewers but like the basket better it is a whole lot neater.

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by Triss on June 23, 2006 05:51 PM
I have also roated on a regular ole BBQ but be sure to stay upwind of the hot ones or your eyes will pay the price.

My parents have also roasted peppers in the oven but the smell stays in the house for days.

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by Saved by Grace on June 23, 2006 09:38 PM
Thanks for all the tips everyone!

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by Tamara from Minnesota on June 24, 2006 01:33 PM
They also freeze exceptionally well and then are so ready to use in recipes. I just throw hot peppers in a bag and I cut bell peppers in thirds or fourths (along lines) and remove the seeds and pop them in a bag. Last a couple years.

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by Saved by Grace on June 24, 2006 02:30 PM
I think I will try freezing, hang drying, dehydrating and roasting to see which way we (us and our birds) like the best. They will mainly be for the birds, they love peppers!

Thanks again;
Victoria

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by JV on June 27, 2006 12:50 PM
Victoria my birds wont touch peppers at all. I try they pick them up walk over and drop out of the cage.

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