Why Dry Chile?

Dried chile peppers offer a good alternative for preservation and use in foods.

Drying Steps

Follow these steps for properly drying Chile:

• Wash chiles
• Flame or broil for 6 to 8 minutes
• Peel and split pods
• Remove seeds and stem
• Dry from 4 to 8 hours

Know When It’s Done

• Green chile should look crisp, brittle, with a medium green color.
• Red chile should look shrunken, dark red, flexible.