How to Make Pepper Powder

[@LisadeKramer]

2024. I should have known you had a video on peppers. I decided to grow cayenne, paprika, and jalapenos this year. I thought it was silly to buy cayenne and paprika powders. Now I want to learn how to smoke peppers. Thank you.

[@zoeshorthouse7913]

About 13 years ago, the first year that I had a garden big enough, I grew several types of peppers with the intention of making pepper sauce and powder. I wish I had a tutorial at that time because I never got beyond the pepper flakes.

[@bowtielife]

I am watching with baited breath but when you started talking about the fermented pepper mash at 11:25 I got downright excited!! I have a whole QUART of that in my fridge right now just begging for a purpose!!! OH BOY!!! Dehydrator here I come!!!

[@priayief]

That was a wonderfully informative video. I've smoked, dehydrated, and ground so many different varieties and blends of peppers I can't count them all! And you've suggested ways of doing these things that I haven't tried yet. Here's something I'll pass along that may help some viewers. When you grind your peppers, they lose their "punch" after a month or two. If you have excess dried peppers, save them in a vacuum-sealer and you can grind them several months later.

[@GardenerScott]

Good tip! I keep my dried peppers whole until I need more powder.

[@priayief]

@@GardenerScott Absolutely! That['s what I do with my Poblanos ... smoked first, then dried, then dehydrated and finally, vacuum sealed.

[@susankilstrom6852]

My husband and I really enjoy drying and grinding pepper. Cayenne is our favorite for this. When we get a snoot full of pepper and start sneezing and coughing, we start laughing just as hard. We try to avoid it but it seems to happen at least once each time. We have a lot of fun with it.

[@cakedreamer85]

I just started making pepper blends this year. I was gifted a grocery bag of habaneros, I bought a ghost pepper transplant, a sugar rush peach, several jalapeños started from seed, and a volunteer cayenne have led to many spicy things. Making pepper blends has helped make sure nothing goes to waste. My next blend I want to smoke the peppers first and give that a try.

[@KatBurnsKASHKA]

yum!

[@lorindav5549]

Last year I cold smoked some Feher Oron paprika, Pumpkin Spice, & Lemon Spice jalapenos. Need to buy a spice grinder, not just for peppers but also some spice/herb blends. Boy are you right about using the dehydrator in the house. Lol

[@brianbarker2670]

I grow cayenne peppers, put them in my dehydrator and store them in an air tight container in a dark pantry. When I need some spice I run them in a spice grinder. I believe by storing them whole they keep for a long time.

[@GardenerScott]

You're absolutely right. Storing them whole until needed is a great idea.

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

My husband loves the super spicy pepper powder I've made. And the fermented hot sauce. Halfway through another batch now.

[@krikrik90]

Wow! I watch a lot of videos on: growing chilies, cooking sauces, and making spices, but I've honestly never heard of making chili powder from leftovers. That's a wonderful idea! I'll give it a try as soon as I get a chance. I see these very things and details as the wisdom of a mature man. Wisdom that comes with age only. Thank you! :)

[@heidiweinert3260]

I also use my dehydrator in the greenhouse sometimes too.

[@eliandkate]

Just come back to this video a year later as I finally have a go at dehydrating my homegrown peppers. Wish me luck 😊

[@homelandtastes]

We grow a lot of pepper on our farm in Uganda and i was looking for a way of adding value addition to the red pepper and export out some powdered dried pepper on top of the fresh pepper. This video was quite helpful. Thank you so much

[@brianseybert2189]

I am definitely going to smoke some of my Corno del toro peppers and make some powder. A friend gave me some Fresno pepper seeds, little did I know, to me they have quite the kick. Fortunately I have a lot of friends and family that would enjoy a hot pepper powder. Until this video, was not sure what I was going to do with all the Fresno peppers I am getting. Stay Well!!!

[@brightantwerp]

Thank you! I love how you give all the different options.

[@garynorcal4269]

I loved the mash drying.. you found a way to use what many people might have thrown away or put in the compost pile.

[@MADCookieTube]

This is fantastic! I can't wait for my peppers to grow. This is my first year growing my own. I've been looking into making my own red pepper flakes and fermented hot sauce. Thanks for both those videos!

[@SoxInTheGarden]

Thank you so much for this great video! Can’t wait to make my own pepper and garlic powder. 🥰🌱❤️

[@Steve197201]

Peppers are my favorite plant to grow. Not only are they delicious, but there are so many exotic varieties you can plant. They even make great ornamental plants when they're in pots. I grew a bunch of chili pepper plants this year. Thanks for this informative video, Scott. Now I know how to preserve the thousands of little chilis that are going to be growing soon!

[@yolandagrabowski6043]

I put the seeds with some chili in my tea. I put a coffee filter in a funnel with other herbs like oregano etc. to make medicine.

[@mountainsandmayhem739]

I grew a ton of rezha Macedonian and sugar rush red peppers. They made an AMAZING powder.

[@danlawson3782]

This video is very informative! I am having the best pepper harvest ever this year and just ordered a dehydrator for preserving my harvest, so I was excited to see the notification for this video. I never even considered dehydrating fermented peppers. This is absolutely genius and I am looking forward to trying this too. Also, using the herb grinder will be very helpful Thanks for yet another fantastic video!

[@missmollycollie911]

I use my tomato mash after taking out all the seeds and skins and dehydrate it the same way and grind up into a powder.

[@KatBurnsKASHKA]

I will finally try this this season!

[@leafy5432]

Thank you! I planted some cayenne this year and was wondering if I could do this. Now I know!

[@sandymick8639]

Oh my gosh,this is a wonderful video Scott, your so very smart about so many things.I also loved your hot sauce video.Ty for explaining so well.

[@rickthelian2215]

A great bonus form the sauce de-hydrated solids.😊

[@22dekester]

Really enjoying your videos and extensive experiance and knowledge. Thank you from Nova Scotia , Canada !

[@yolandagrabowski6043]

Thanks very much ❤

[@kmiller6002]

I've made jalapeno pepper powder before and it was delicious.... Thanks Gardener Scott 😊😊

[@FaithbyNature2]

This was awsome. Thank you!

[@davidrensi737]

Great info Scott!

[@derniedels9500]

Brilliant. Will explore this further. TY

[@sn232]

Brilliant!!!

[@ZimCrusher]

7:26 Contrary to learned experience, pepper seeds have no heat. so... my mouth was on fire, because it believed the hype. Got it. Other than that tidbit, I learned a lot from this. Thanks for posting it.

[@ZimCrusher]

The hottest part of a hot pepper is typically the placenta, which is the white membrane that holds the seeds. The placenta contains the highest concentration of capsaicin, the compound responsible for the pepper's spiciness. Capsaicin is produced by glands in the placenta and is most concentrated in the PITH and the SEEDS. When you remove the seeds and the white membrane (placenta), you can significantly reduce the heat of the pepper, as much of the capsaicin is concentrated in those parts. However, it's important to note that capsaicin can also be present in the flesh of the pepper to varying degrees, depending on the pepper variety and its level of maturity.

[@marygrott8095]

Homemade garlic powder is soooo good!! I won't be buying garlic powder anymore.

[@EvolutionWendy]

Inspiration

[@WILLITGROW]

very well done sir this was a great video.

[@eliandkate]

sooooooooo interesting thank you 🥰

[@kevingebert4316]

I would be interested in seeing you do a comparison on freeze drying vs dehydrating peppers and which is better option.

[@GardenerScott]

I am planning that in a video a little later this year.

[@kevingebert4316]

@@GardenerScott sweet! I'm a new subscriber will be sticking around for that one

[@jujube2407]

I like to take some of this powder and then blend it in a pepper grinder( designated to not ever see a coffee bean again... lol) with 75% salt... 25% pepper! ( im a wimp!) But it tastes great on steak and chicken and not to hot if you have kids around

[@Reindeer_jay]

I sell flavoured salts and for my chilli one I also add some dried oregano and some smoky paprika .. people love it 🙂

[@jujube2407]

@Reindeer_jay I believe it! I got a canister of seasonings from whole foods...no label... it's black and pink peppercorn... parsley, garlic, onion etc... I use it in my bacon cure...lol I have no idea what truly is all in it...but it's delicious

[@Reindeer_jay]

@@jujube2407 ohhh it does sound good!

[@Reindeer_jay]

@@jujube2407 and let’s face it .. add garlic to anything is going to improve it 🤤😆

[@lorencolt]

So are you going to give us a recipe for your fermented sauce?

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, it's coming in tomorrow's video.

[@erictownsend4236]

GS very good video, even though I don't, care for much HEAT!

[@heidiweinert3260]

Do you take off the stems before drying or after. I am planning on doing a combo. Since my green house is scorching hot during the day, I think they will dry quicker and put me at less risk for mold.

[@GardenerScott]

I usually snap them off after drying, but cutting them before drying leaves more of the pepper in place.

[@FaithbyNature2]

How do you make the fermented peppers?

[@GardenerScott]

That video comes out tomorrow. I show the basic process in my other fermentation videos.

[@mcfinkelstineiii]

Do you leave the stems on when you air dry your peppers?

[@GardenerScott]

I do, but it's not necessary.

[@SN-if8dh]

Another easy way is to just put the dried peppers in a freezer bag and squeeze.

[@vernashcraft6201]

Could you possibly provide a link or make and model for your spice grinder?

[@GardenerScott]

It's listed in the description. Here it is again: amzn.to/2TvLuWw

[@vernashcraft6201]

Ok, thanks. Got it.

[@linda2love4u]

🌶 Can you say Powdered Peppers three times fast? Great lessons. I am getting closer to success. 🌶

[@rickthelian2215]

Wondering if the seeds on the Chyanne peppers are viable seeds? One would think so.😊

[@GardenerScott]

They're not. I experimented this year to see for sure and got zero percent germination.

[@dwardodwardo643]

I see very few folks dehydrate their onion leaves to make onion powder, seems like a good idea. What do you think?

[@GardenerScott]

Onion powder made from the bulb or the leaves adds another great tasting addition to the spice shelf.

[@mikecarrillo7245]

PIIIIIIIMMMMMP

[@aggiekromah6254]

👌👌👍👍🌹

[@TwistdSista]

❤🙏🌶️🥰

[@Nora-ke1jj]

Is this like “Cayenne Pepper?”

[@GardenerScott]

Cayenne pepper is this kind of powder made with cayenne peppers.

[@char8a291]

Wondering if Drying indoors could it be harmful to pets.?.?

[@GardenerScott]

Some sensitive animals might be affected, but I watched Mala closely for reactions and she just lay on the floor as though nothing was different.

[@WILLITGROW]

first

[@mikecarrillo7245]

Gardener Scott is a stone cold

[@dangalimidi]

No gloves?! Don't touch your eyes!

[@dangalimidi]

Nevermind. Got to 9:20.