Homegrown PAPRIKA!!! I've Waited for this ALL SUMMER!!

[@assetchoise]

Alma, Ceresovidna, Kalocsa, Kiriska, Sipka and Chimayo

[@sandy.seaside]

Hungarian Magyar Paprika Pepper has a sweet spicey flavour . Ideal for grinding.

[@numberoneduchess]

Sarah, paprika is made from Marconi peppers. They look like the long tapered peppers laying on your table. Peppers made from Marconi peppers at home is said to make even better paprika than what you get from the grocery because it is much fresher. You may not be able to find them in a grocery store and may have to get the seeds from a specialty store.

[@jennabronson4704]

Marconis are also great for roasting and putting in oil. Great sandwich or salad condiment.

[@sharmellgarcia-seabeewife6188]

Sarah, I'm growing Leutschauer paprika. It has a great flavor; and it makes amazing smoked paprika.

[@celinebridges5579]

Sharmell Garcia- SeabeeWife Hi from Texas. Where do you get your seeds for Leutschauer paprika . And how do you make smoked paprika.. thanks Blessing 👩‍🌾

[@michaellane8244]

baker creek has the seeds. to smoke i use hickory and smoke at 200 225 for 6 or 8 hours. i then dry them and grind when i need some. it smell great and makes the best rubs.

[@celinebridges5579]

michael lane Thank you will try it and order seeds from baker creek.. We can’t wait to try it .. blessing 👩‍🌾

[@sharmellgarcia-seabeewife6188]

Celine Bridges I purchased my seeds from Baker Creek. I too smoke mine as Michael described. You can also pre-grind and place on a cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet on the top level of your grill (in case you don't have a smoker) and leave for several hours at a low temperature. You can control the smokiness flavor by the amount of time left in grill.

[@mycozygardencottage]

I'm growing the Leutschauer peppers also! I've just harvested a few red ones. How spicy is the paprika after it's dried?

[@parcelstopasture635]

Leutschauer Paprika Pepper, I got seeds from baker creek. This is a Hungary pepper for paprika so it has a kick to it. Great producer though. Paprika is usually a mix of good tasting peppers.

[@lovenotes5299]

Paprika Numex R. Naky Heirloom Pepper seeds- Peppers can be powered , flakes, pickled ,whole . Smoke dry peppers for paprika flavor. Thin skin (red anaheim type pods, 6'' long)- Sandia Seed Company-Peppers of the World

[@heatherj3385]

Sarah, get a staple puller and use it to bite the 4 holes in the peppers...so quick. I haven't tried it, but that popped into my head. Lol

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

That is a fantastic idea!

[@heatherj3385]

@@LivingTraditionsHomestead you give us so many ideas...it was good to share! Lol I totally enjoy you all. Keep up the great work!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

I used your technique yesterday for more cayenne peppers. Worked great! Thanks again!

[@heatherj3385]

@@LivingTraditionsHomestead That's awesome! You are quite the homesteader. 😀

[@shandysgarden]

I've been doing research and I will be making my own paprika for the first time here in a couple weeks. I've learned that Hungarian wax is great as well as poblano. I just watched the greatest "Garden like a Viking" video where he shows us how to roast them and store them and grind them as needed. He also uses oak or Maple wood. He waits until the poblano is a deep dark mahogany color and the Hungarian wax is bright red. I'm like you. I like to use the smallest little jars when I make things so it looks like I've done so much more!😂 I also use my bullet, I have the same little green and white dicer that you have, and I finally got myself a freeze dryer! You and many others have been such an inspiration for me since 2019! TYSM

[@brenward486]

My sister in law brought me some Hungarian Paprika Pepper Seeds (and Paprika) from when she went home to Hungary. I grew them this year and have just harvested some.

[@tamalaursa]

The pepper you use and call paprika pepper we call tomato pepper. And actually in Slovenian pepper is called paprika (did I confuse you? Because I think that I just confused myself haha). Don't know about any pepper that would be the same as the powdered stuff you buy. But I have to say, that I love your channel. I just found it and since I have a diploma from college in agriculture and live on a farm it's nice to see someone who loves farming and growing vegetables just like I do :).

[@ODINS_daughter]

Cute! In Slovenia the it's called tomato pepper. In Hungarian, "apple pepper" is the actual translation. (Is it sweet in taste like a red bell pepper?) I think my kids would like to eat those cute little things. I'm growing actual Paprika Peppers for the first time. I'm harvesting them today! I'll be seed saving them, too, since they are heirloom.

[@marykarns70]

Next year you should make smoked paprika. It's my favorite!

[@mariannerapp411]

Great video! I wish you would have filmed you vacuum sealing the jars. I haven't done that yet with any powders for fear of the powder being vacuumed out. Would love to see you do this.

[@markkristynichols845]

I love using the red and green jalapeños for Christmas gift cowboy candy!!! -Kristy

[@dennismoore8351]

I got the Boldog pepper seeds from FedCo seed company. They are true Hungarian paprika peppers.

[@crimsoncreekmisfitranchaka3934]

A good friend swears by the Leutschauer paprika pepper. We are going to try them out next season. I am going to include them in my next Baker Creek order and give them a try. I liked the description I read from Baker when I started researching them and I think that they will work out well for us. (From Baker Creek: "A lovely drying pepper that comes from Matrafured, Hungary. It has been grown there since the 1800s when it was brought from Leutschau (Slovakia). The medium-hot paprikas have great flavor, are terrific for drying, and make a delicious spicy powder. Very rare!") It's worth a shot. (-:

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Crimson Creek Misfit Ranch, AKA- TheCrimsonCreek you’ve convinced me! Thanks!

[@cathybehrens6250]

They're on my wish list for next year's order!

[@crimsoncreekmisfitranchaka3934]

It seems as if several of us will be trying them for the first time in 2019. I am eager to see what we think! 😁

[@demetriuspowell29]

How did they turn out for you?

[@michaellane8244]

@@crimsoncreekmisfitranchaka3934 well what do you think? this is my 3rd year growing them. i am sold. i went preety big cause i am not running out again. picked about a hundred and fifty this week. just hitting prime time. gotta go fire up the smoker. curious to hear what you and others think of this paprika.

[@straubdavid9]

Ostra-Cyklon Pepper & Leutschauer Paprika Pepper from your very own local Baker Creek ..... take care.

[@barbararahauiser5662]

Just curious and am enjoying the comments. I have a friend who is from Hungry and the ones they grow in bulk to dry are not hot at all. Some large manufacturers add hot peppers to add into the sweet ones to sell. Plus they also told me that Paprika was brought from Turkey and not at all originally from Hungry but as with the spice trade of generations ago, that's the case with everything I guess.

[@chrissg.1862]

tomato peppers are whats used for hungarian paprika powder, which is in my opinion by far the best paprika powder. Great for smoking too. (there is a sweet and a bit spicy variety)

[@brendamontanye9877]

I like jelly jars for my spices, either harvested from home or purchased at the Amish store. I put a recycled parmesean cheese lid on them (it has a shaker side and a spoon side). You could do that on just the jar you are using. I have them in a drawer next to my stove so I label the tops instead of the sides. I don't know how you would smoke paprika but, like other commenters, that is one of my favorite seasonings.

[@ashercohen387]

Great Tip, Thanks

[@jimgilmore893]

You smoke the peppers before you finish drying and grinding them and you get smoked paprika

[@tinkertailorgardenermagpie]

You use a smoker - like a BBQ but slow cooks while smoking meats, cheese, peppers, etc.

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

I am growing alma paprika this year. From what I have read Alma is great for drying and grinding into spice.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

That's the variety I am growing this year and am very pleased so far.

[@karagrant5037]

I love this! I have never made my own seasonings but will have to plan to do so next spring season. This year my peppers were a big flop though I only grew bell peppers. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and experiences with us. I’ll remember that when working with the spicy peppers my toddler will need to be kept entertained elsewhere for safety.

[@TheChristinaJo]

Milos, that posted below, mentioned Peppers to make AJVAR. It's a pepper spread they make... Try Elephant Ear Pepper,Donkey Ears, or Slovene Uvo. The peppers are thick walls,and are fantastic flavor!

[@MooSaysTh3Cow]

@LivingTraditionsHomestead Have yall ever thought about trying some aquaponics out? You can grow any fish yall like, and grow rates for plants are awesome. Just wondering if yall ever considered it?

[@TheFamilyFarmstead]

Looking good! Please tell me more about your dehydrator.

[@rebeccalwood5785]

I grew ozona peppers. Was impressed with the harvest and enjoyed them.

[@AnneMarieRenee]

This was a great video! Funny story.. years ago hubs grew some habaneros and we dried them. Well, one night he decided to grind them in a little coffee grinder. 🤦‍♀️ He did it in our first floor mini kitchen. The rest of us were up on the main floor. Well, suddenly, we hear my hubs coughing, then he comes upstairs with his eyes all red and he looks like he was stung in the face! We all rush to the top of the stairs to see what’s wrong and we were hit with the cloud of habanero powder... I will never let him live that one down! 😂

[@marvawilliams7320]

AnneMarieRenee- A Working Mom's Guide thanks for the laughter 🤣

[@deborahloyd8972]

I grew habaneros in a pot one year. Dry productive. My teenage son and his buddies decided to eat one raw. They were guzzling milk eating bread and rolling on the floor crying like babies. I warned them but they were he men and could take the heat. My daughter and husband and I got a good show and laugh out of it . One mom called me to complain about her sons eyes burning and his poor little lips. Please !! I warned them about the peppers and has to clean up the milk and bread mushy mess they made flailing around in my kitchen floor and bathroom floor. By the way they hurt coming out too. I told her to come over and help herself to some Drive By Peppers as my husband named them. Drive by your house holding one our the window and they spice up your face food and eyes nicely.

[@deborahloyd8972]

Very productive not dry. Plenty of juice for major heat.

[@aprilgarrahan3245]

You make it look so easy great advice on not breathing in the hot pepper powder thank you so much for your instruction I saved this video

[@eddiejordan7061]

Hi Sarah do you need or have a recipe for Sriracha if you need one I will share mine

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

I would love that! Could you please email it to [e-mail]?

[@littlecreekhomestead4086]

as always a very informative video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@donnajowers4271]

Have you tryed using a "Corn holder" to poke with? 2 holes at a time!! With you being so lucky to live so close to Bakers Seed,they may can help you find a paprika pepper!

[@tamarasiegrist2776]

Thank you for sharing all those videos, I don't know why but it always makes me feel happy. Your whole Family is amazing and you explain everything so good that even I can understand it (sometime I'm dummy). Have a great time in the Garden and keep filming... Big hug from Switzerland.

[@mattmiller-iv9qz]

try threading the chiles on a peice jelery wire that was washed then smoke dyhiderate and grind

[@kristinepursley3688]

I love your no nonsense way to putting food up. Informative without a ton of fluff and filler! Thanks.

[@MarkTeed-sv4yh]

In my research for a paprika pepper. I came across the Aji Rico pepper.. in Hungry paprika is a main stay spice they use, and this pepper is recommended. Either smoked or not. Found some seed and will give it a go next spring.

[@jerrypeacock5166]

The paprika that tastes the best to me has been smoked. You can dehydrate jalapeno also, it's good for those that like there chilli a little warmer than everyone else in the house. Your red pepper powders, they should be kept in a dark place. The uv light will bleach that great red color... Nice video!

[@ToddBurton31]

Random thought for next year - a meat tenderizer (one with needles) may help you poke holes faster. Multiples at once. Really enjoying watching your videos, even as someone who (while obsessed with food) lives a very different lifestyle. Thanks for sharing!

[@mirandaf2112]

Awesome! I have been learning how to make my own seasoning blends. Looking forward to the ones you will share!

[@debarnold5019]

For my cayenne peppers last year I threaded them onto some thread and hung them up in my kitchen to dry. I have a big dehydrator, but stringing them up saved me some electricity and they added a nice decorated touch to my kitchen.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

I've had them mold on the inside when I strung them up.

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Great to have all those beautiful peppers! Love dehydrating.

[@ODINS_daughter]

"Leutschauer Paprika 🌶 Pepper" is what this Hungarian gal is growing. (Next year, I'd like to add Kalocsa peppers to my garden, too.)

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Y’all did really good! Very well done! Next year my wife and I are looking at growing a good selection of different peppers. We’ve grown Sandia Hot and Big Jim green chiles for years but it’s time to broaden our horizons. We wear gloves full time!

[@tammyhanson7843]

I didn’t know that ancho chili powder was from the poblano pepper! You taught me something 🦋💜

[@rogeraustin8694]

I made two quarts of sriracha for next year. I use the Hot Thai Kitchen method I learned on KZbin. It is excellent and you don't have to ferment it.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Thanks! I will check it out.

[@robertmccuistion9218]

Sara, have you tried Seed Savers? I just saw a video about paprika. The best come from Budapest Hungary. There should be someone who import them.

[@McSnicker55]

I was reading an article that says the Hungarian Hussli Tomato Pepper is used in making paprika powder.

[@celinebridges5579]

Hey Sarah 😊 Thanks you .. will add this to your pickled eggs recipe... great to add to salads .. yummy Blessing 👩‍🌾

[@fridomsnowbird5148]

Hey Sarah! I prefer hot paprika powder. My favorite is Hungarian Szegedi. I got the seeds from Adaptive Seeds.

[@EsieKecil]

Wah cabe nya tumbuh subur sis.. I love cabe

[@robertcaldeira1973]

Love your show ❤ I've seen sweet Alma paprika seeds from Eden Brothers highly rated look forward to another episode 😀

[@AsriaDurden5558]

Do you ever string dry the peppers? My great aunt in georgia (lots of humidity) used to lay them out in the sun all day them she would use a needle and waxed thread and string them loose. She would them string them horizontally in the sun each day until she felt they were dry enough, then tug them together for the traditional vertical pepper strands. Sometimes she smoked them as well. They were beautiful hanging in the kitchen!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

I did this once and they all molded on the inside.

[@musa2775]

I have one single Thunderbolt sweet pepper plant on my apartment balcony. We got 5 big, sweet, red to peppers off it earlier but the weather is becoming cold and I have an aphid problem. So, timing dictated that I just pull the 5 new green peppers. Got them washed, sliced, de-seeded, and in the dehydrator now. Tossed them in a bit of liquid smoke. Hoping they make a tiny batch of "smoked" paprika for topping some eggs. :) Thx for the walkthrough! Subbed.

[@sylviab9897]

Have you considered smoking the jalapeño peppers and making chiles chipotles?.....And in Spain paprika is just made from red peppers (Ripe bell peppers). Thanks for all the great information!!

[@MsSallieK]

Hi Sarah and Kevin. Thank you for the terrific content. What brand of dehydrator are you using? Also, can you talk about your list of must-haves when you were evaluating properties for your homestead. What features were deal breakers and why? How many acres? Water source? Existing outbuildings? Any cleared land? Access? Fenced? Proximity to a town? Thanks again!

[@Beecozz7]

Such a great video!!! Very well done! TY I always learn something new from you!!!

[@RetiredRoadTrips]

My winter project is working on pepper powders and my own Smoked Paprika. I started these peppers: Habanada, Jimmy Nardello, Criolla De Cocina, Melrose, Leutschauer Paprika Pepper, Waltz, Sweet Banana, Jalepeno, Cayenne, and a Thai Hot Ornamental. Yes, I am growing them all. Wish me luck.

[@joeb8167]

Seed Savers Exchange org threw in a free pack of Feher Ozon Paprika pepper in my order last spring. I never even knew paprika came from peppers, so I was intrigued! Had to plant them and found to be a very hearty and prolific plant. Most are still ripening from that beautiful creamy white to yellow to red but I've sampled one so far- delicious flavor, thick walled, plump and juicy- cannot wait to dry more to find out their flavor! Hope that helps!

[@joeb8167]

oh.... www.seedsavers.org has countless heirloom varieties and offers a seed exchange.

[@johncrabb4053]

I would love to see your guys pantry. I watch every day and have been catching up on your older videos. Thanks a lot.

[@johncrabb4053]

@OurHodgepodgeHomestead

[@robertevras6577]

Enjoying the Chanel...:) thanks to both of you!

[@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339]

That looks awesome!!!! Great job.... and we are looking forward to hearing more about your spice mixes! Thanks for sharing!!

[@rochelleyankeeinthesouth974]

Another great idea I need to try! Thanks

[@dollyperry3020]

Your gardening videos are my favorites!

[@silentwayne5864]

Cool, my daughter will learn alot. Do you have a video on rubs for quail or rabbit?

[@MichelleM0704]

I too am trying find a replacement for my store bought paprika. I'm growing Feher Ozon this year. What have you tried in the past?

[@debbiegibson6113]

Was wondering if running the dehydrator full of spicy peppers is bothersome smell wise? Fun video.

[@jkhenderson1]

Sarah you have inspired me to dehydrate my food. You've certainly had an amazing crop this year!

[@jerryj3854]

As someone else mentioned, smoked paprika is much more flavorful. (If you ever do any meat smoking, you could just add the peppers separated from the meat.)

[@karengradzki3808]

I’m interested in growing some paprika, ancho & sweet peppers to dry & store. I’m not sure how I would use them. Have you thought about putting a cookbook together showcasing recipes you use your dried peppers in?

[@pattyk101]

How about a pantry tour?

[@lmd2454]

I just let my chiles dry on the counter. One of these days i hope to grow enough to make some beautiful braids to hang in my kitchen!

[@tammymann6292]

Good looking peppers!

[@bigmomma9371]

I just use mild chili peppers. Find some to suit your taste, recommendation. Be sure to remove the seeds!! That's where the heat is!

[@eleanorschubert9120]

Alma peppers are my favorite for freeze dried and powdered replacement for paprika. There are also Romanian and Hungarian paprika peppers...one orange, one yellow. I like the yellow one...it has a little more 'kick' than the Alma. I make a chicken paprika, onion, celery, saute, brown chicken, add salt and pepper, then paprika, chicken broth...cook until tender. Turn heat off...add sour cream for a really wonderful dish. Serve with noodles or rice.

[@martynorris1714]

Sarah try Alma paprika peppers next year.

[@suehinson1629]

marty norris I think that is what she called the ones she has now, so hopefully she has the perfect ones this time. God bless!

[@leslieMClass80]

Thank you Sarah!

[@mariagomez6279]

Awesome video sarah I love all your videos I learn a lot from you God bless you 🌹

[@celinebridges5579]

Hey Sarah 😊 We enjoying your garden. And wow what beautiful peppers .. Thanks for all the great ideas .. now I can dehydrate peppers.. Oh by the way the recipe for pickled eggs was a big hit at our house.. thanks. Great video Blessing 👩‍🌾

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Celine Bridges I’ve been enjoying those pickled eggs myself! My jalapeños weren’t very hot though so next batch I’m using 3-4. Blessings!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

You can try boiling the vinegar solution with the jalapenos in it before putting the eggs in. That might make the pickling solution spicier. Cool it though before putting the jar in the fridge.

[@dixiebutterfly5913]

Those are going to make for some terrific spices! Thanks for such an informative video. We are still waiting for our peppers to turn red so we can do different things with them. Sometimes I just string them up and hang them to dry.

[@joanrath126]

I love seeing your daughters out there with you picking an harvesting an learning your knowledge so they can grow up to do the same as you.making food from scratch.not Boughton an full of salt an preservatives.

[@michaellane8244]

the luetshauer pepper from baker creek dried or smoked and dried. i highly reccomend it smoked or not i made both your search is over

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

I tried that variety last year. It didn't grow well for me. Small plants, few peppers, very thin walls.

[@michaellane8244]

thats too bad. it is thin walled but ive gotten good yields. maybe try again? by the i love the channel. thanks for replying. i appreciate all the info you guys provide. have a wonderful day.

[@rogerholloway8498]

Your newest subscriber (me) thinks this channel is not only interesting in content but the people (you guys) are pretty nifty as well! Welcome to my collection of favorites!

[@messybunonabudget8773]

You may have already done this on your channel, but I would love to see your pantry and how you store all of the amazing things you grow. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge and teaching me how to use things from the garden in ways I have not thought of!

[@thats_her_natalia]

Wow..its looks alike chilies i found in my country Indonesia. If its right..its must be spicy..we called as cabe rawit =tabasci and cabe besar for chili papper. We mostly mx both of them with tomatoes for sambal..where Indonesian need sambal for every dishes

[@salliebeard1899]

Just love the pepper video. Good luck on the paprika mixture.

[@cozmonea1979]

New watcher here. Love all of your info. Wish I had a homestead too. However I would love to see your spice shelf and where you keep all of your canned goods and even your freezer space for the year supplies you have.

[@cicy8167]

I always learn so much from you all. Thank you so much for all you share.

[@ArkansasVapergmailcom]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I am so glad I found your channel. You 2 do a really great job!!!! I have learned soooooo much!!!! Keep up the great job.

[@charmainemontgomery582]

Thank you for sharing your peppers being dehydrated & ground into powder 😃

[@nabeelahmayman2537]

Hi Sarah.. All the way from Cape Town South Africa here.. Just wanted to know.. When making your powder for spices why do You remove the seeds of the chilies.. Why don't you leave the seeds in. The seeds carry most of the heat where as the flesh carry most of the flavor.... I add chilies in 99% of my recipes as I'm Muslim Indian.. On a side note. I've been watching your videos daily for over 2 months and I finally hit the subscribe button today. I love watching your family and I learn a ton from each video that your post.

[@t.m.3769]

Nabeelah Mayman Most Americans aren’t raised eating hot foods so we don’t like foods that are extra spicy. I don’t use the seeds either.

[@lazybee9011]

She did mention in the video that the seeds can be a bit bitter. Also, they don't grind well. They are not usually included when grinding into powder even if you do want spicy powder.

[@erikacronje8985]

Never knew paprika was a pepper and will definitely grow them as I love Paprika. Not a fan of hot peppers

[@jenfillyaw]

Paprika is just made from sweet red peppers and you can smoke them if you like. I just love your garden.

[@juliehale9491]

Maybe if you have to much powder you could get some small plastic bags and put some pepper powder or dried peppers in them and sell them at your farmers market. I don't know the price of spices in America but here in England a very small jar can cost £3.00

[@plurmingo1]

Julie Hale cayenne peppers in Florida USA go for about $5 a hand full dried, and $2.79 a pound fresh. And this is at the local Spanish markets and flea markets, I have no idea why it’s called flea market, just in case your wondering.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sharonfager7391]

Leutschauer Paparick pepper bye Bakers Creek under rare seeds good for making dried paprika

[@tammys1607]

Wonderful!Thank you for sharing!

[@theemmanuelswife]

Sheepnose Paprika is getting planted in our garden this year.

[@patricacompton9603]

Try Alma paprika pepper seeds.

[@lyndiaroot333]

LOL! I did the same thing with an abundance of peppers last year & I can relate to EVERY single word you said. Not wearing gloves=MISTAKE! Breathing in that powder!=OUCH! Only getting half a jar of powder=DEFLATED! LOL....But yes, it's sooo worth it! I want to do Paprika also so I'll be following your journey to see how it's done. Thanks so much for all your informative videos! Blessings to you.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

I am creating a list of all the pepper names that people have suggested here. I will be adding it to the description as soon as I am finished. Make sure to check back!

[@faithbuller4086]

We love peppers, thanks for sharing how you preserve them. I have more peppers this year than ever before but next year still more peppers in my garden!!!

[@WendyK656]

Wow! look at all those pepper!! just beautiful. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. God sure will supply us with all our bounty; with hard work.

[@lidiyaagne8381]

GOD created man and everything the man need as well. What a wonderful GOD we have. Hebrew language Jesus name YESHUA means Salvation. So everywhere in old testament where you see salvation it's JESUS name.

[@keandric2765]

Interesting idea about the paprika peppers. You mentioned that the kind you got is normally used for stuffing, but you're dehydrating them for powdering, but I'm wondering: you think you could just use and cook them like you would bell peppers, diced or sliced for tacos and whatnot, just with the flavoring being like paprika? :)

[@plurmingo1]

A mix between chili peppers and red bell peppers, depending on how hot you want it. And yes smoked paprika is better, smoke both types of peppers. On the dehydrating side of things, (for me), I have a mandolin and just slice everything into rings, easy, space saving, and manageable. Love the bullet, we have one of the “Walmart” brand ones, and love it. If you like chili in Adobe sauce you could use some of those dried jalapeños to make and store in the 4 or 6oz jars. Thanks for sharing your beautiful harvest.