Drying chillies

Chilli pepper plants look pretty with their fiery vibrant chillies. But at some point these chillies need to be harvested or they might just go off. To keep them from spoiling, one way to store chillies is by drying them. How to dry chillies on a thread: Make a ristra – […]

Tanya Klimenko

Check out or lesson on how to dry and crush your own chili peppers. You will find out that it's super easy, and much better than store bought.

I leave some of my Anaheim Peppers on the plant to ripen. These lovely red peppers are then strung on quilting thread or embroidery floss and hung to dry. Like my drying rake/rack? Once completely dry I will remove the stem and seeds and give them a few turns in the blender, then store in a jar. This will make my pepper flakes to use through out the year. To string them, I use a regular needle, piercing them through the stem. If I have a short strand, I leave the needle on the string…

Drying is an excellent way of preserving chillies. The thin walls of the fruits make them quick and easy to dehydrate, ensuring a ready supply of crinkle-dry chillies to enjoy right up until next year's harvest...

Learn how to string red chili peppers to dry with this easy sewing trick! Sew through the tops with needle and thread and hang until dry! Also included are special tips and ways to use the dried chillies!

Dried peppers can last quite awhile, anywhere between a few months to even years if you store them correctly. If you dry hot peppers, the process also increases their flavor and heat that takes any spicy dish to the next level.

Discover the art of preserving heat and flavour with our guide on How To Dry Chillies - a simple method that ensures you always have spicy goodness on hand! Whether from your garden or the market, drying chillies at home is easy and rewarding.

Follow our step by step instructions for making your own chile ristra. They are great for decorating while also drying out your peppers.

Find out how to dry fresh chilli peppers