Jalapeno Powder

Directions

1. 1
   ***BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN WORKING WITH THIS PEPPER IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO THE OILS!
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3. 3
   Clean peppers.
4. 4
   cut stems off and cut peppers into slices (for more faster and even drying using a food dehydrator).
5. 5
   Place pepper slices on dehydrator trays.
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   Dehydrate at 135F / 57C for 11 to 12 hours, or until fully dehydrated.
7. 7
   **During the dehydrating time, the peppers will smell up the area.
8. 8
   Be sure to have adequate airflow if you are sensitive.
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10. 10
    Grind peppers using a coffee grinder or a Nutribullet (using the milling blade).
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    **During this step you may want to wear a facemask (to cover nose/mouth) to avoid breathing in the powder and clean up thuroughly afterwards if you are sensitive.
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