How to string up peppers to dry

You can also string peppers. The seeds may also be dried separately and used as chili seeds that are ground or used whole.

You can also air-dry sliced peppers by stringing up chili quarters in the same manner.

How to string up peppers to dry. In this video I show you how to string an entire pepper in order to dry it for use during the winter monthsFor more inspiration visit Days Well Spent on. One of the easiest and fastest ways to do this for future use is to dry the hot peppers with a string. In only a few minutes you can quickly string up your peppers and then leave them to dry in a sunny window.

Pick the hot peppers from your garden or purchase. Place the hot peppers into a colander and wash them in cool water. Leave the string uncut so you can extend it if you wish.

And you can arrange them in all different directions. Peppers are very durable when it comes down to it. And once you have as many as youd like you hang them in a cool dry place and watch them shrivel.

Air-drying hot peppers. Depending on the weather air-drying hot peppers may or may not be the best option for preserving. Simply put it is the low-tech operation that requires nothing more than a piece of string and access to pure sunlight.

Ingredients and materials for air-drying peppers. It doesnt take much to get started. Hang Peppers to Dry If you live in a dry climate with day temperatures above 85F 20C air-drying outdoors is a great way to dry peppers.

You can also string peppers. Cut a long length of lightweight cotton string baling wire or twine approximately 10 feet. Begin making a series of slipknots as pictured.

Poke the stems of the peppers through the slipknots. Tighten each knot as you add more peppers three per knot should do the trick. Weave the twine around the stems several times and knot.

Thread twine in a sewing needle through each pepper stem. In order to maintain even air flow you should keep a distance of at least one inch between each pepper. If you dont have a sewing needle you can knot the twine or string around the pepper.

When your peppers are dry you can store them directly on the string. Alternatively cut them down and toss them into a sealed jar for long-term storage. You can also air-dry sliced peppers by stringing up chili quarters in the same manner.

To thread the peppers insert the needle through the stem of the pepper. Ideally youll be able to pluck off the pepper itself when youre ready to use it while leaving the stem on the string. Continue one after another until your pile of peppers is gone.

If youre like me a cat will want to sit on your lap and help with the peppers. To dry the peppers without cutting them simply string them on some twine or thread and hang them up in a dry location. They will take several weeks to completely dry.

The seeds may also be dried separately and used as chili seeds that are ground or used whole. Here are the steps for hanging cayenne peppers to dry Cut a slit in the side of each pepper andor cut off the tops if you prefer optional but helps prevent mildew. Either poke a hole in the top of each pepper and put the string through it using a needle and thread makes this much easier or tie the string to each of the stems.

Use a needle and thread to string the peppers together through the stems. Leave space in between the peppers for airflow. Hang the chili peppers to dry in an area with good airflow and sunshine.

Depending on the humidity in the air this method can take 3-4 weeks until the peppers are fully dry. Wash your jalapenos thoroughly after picking to remove any dirt then dry. Place on a plate or a wire rack in a dry well ventilated room.

You can also string the peppers up on string or thread and hang to dry. Within several weeks you will have dried jalapenos and. Wash your chili peppers thoroughly after picking to remove any dirt then dry.

Place on a plate or a wire rack in a dry well ventilated room. You can also string the chilies up on string or thread and hang to dry. Within several weeks you will have dried chili peppers and you can grind them up or use them as ornaments as desired.

String Up Your Peppers Keep adding peppers in the same fashion in any combination you like. Mix the colors or make one string all green and another all red. Mix up the varieties of peppers if you have more than one kind.