Making Freeze Dried HOT Peppers! -- Carolina Reapers, Jalapenos & Anaheim

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @live.life.simple.
    @live.life.simple.  3 года назад +6

    Here are a few things to remember if you are going to freeze dry hot peppers or spicy food:
    1) protect your eyes, mouth and nose
    2) good ventilation is key
    3) wash everything that the peppers touch (sometimes multiple times)
    4) if powdering, be especially careful with ingestion
    5) for your following freeze dryer batches, do something you don't mind adding some spice to (just in case there is some lingering spiciness)

    • @jurezibert
      @jurezibert Год назад

      is there lingering spiciness?

  • @dalemiller4221
    @dalemiller4221 3 года назад +24

    Jalapenos turn red when they are ripe. If you smoke the red ones they become chipotle peppers and you can grind them in a spice grinder for chipotle powder. I have been freeze drying peppers for a while now. You can smoke any variety of pepper. I just cut the stem ends off of small peppers and stab them with a knife in a few places and they FD whole perfectly.

    • @roraev9296
      @roraev9296 3 года назад +2

      I do pretty much the same procedures you do. I have a cheap garage sale Brinkman smoker which has no temp control, it's at 275* all day long. So I cut the peppers in half, clean out the seeds an ribs and smoke heavily for an hour with fruit wood, primarily cherry or apple. Then I freeze them and wait for the next FD run with an open tray. They come out really nice this way, and you could snack on the smoked red anaheims like some sort of spicy candy.

  • @arcangellowkey28
    @arcangellowkey28 3 года назад +11

    I probably would have a coffee grinder for just the peppers they are designed to catch the small powder when grinding the coffee so good for grinding spices or peppers

    • @picklerick9578
      @picklerick9578 3 года назад

      Yes but you wear out your motor doing that. The best thing to use is the milling attachment on a Kitchen Aid

  • @pghskin
    @pghskin 3 года назад +5

    I’m glad you covered the hot peppers! I grow several kinds of reapers and scorpions as well as habaneros, jalapeños, anchos and others. (Habaneros are my favorite since they have such a fruity flavor with considerable heat.) When I freeze-dry them, I take the stem off, and use a paring knife to make one slit lengthwise, and just barely pry the two halves open so there is exposure for sublimation. In the end, the peppers look whole, and in a Ball jar, the colors are beautiful. One reaper heats a big Instant Pot stew a nice amount. I’ve considered powdering some, and I’m glad you provided the safety tips. Oddly, I enjoy the tingling on my fingertips after handling them.

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  3 года назад +2

      That's a good tip on just slitting them open thanks!

  • @kellyvcraig
    @kellyvcraig 3 года назад +2

    As a woodworker, I build some of my own equipment. My sanding station and my copper plating station (I copper plate some of my woodwork) are good examples.
    Both the sanding station and the plating station exhaust away from me when I'm working at them and are game changers, with regard to comfort and even safety when working things at the stations. For example, you can watch the sawdust roll off a project, then do a ninety, before getting sucked down through the downdraft table.
    While eye protection is still a must, a respirator is no longer needed.
    Essentially, both stations are just carts with sides, a back and a top that surround three sides of the work area. This leaves no place for the fan or impeller to draw air, except where you are sitting or standing.
    The sanding station has a table with hundreds of holes in it (downdraft). The copper plating station just uses an in-line, variable speed fan. Though not even remotely as powerful as the downdraft table, which is "powered" by a 3 horse dust collector, it works so well that even when I'm working with liver of sulfur (a major stench), you cannot smell any of it, as its exhausted out a window via a 4" dust collection hose.
    In short, these are the ultimate processing stations for peppers, onions or anything that would cause you to shed a tear. That, perhaps especially, includes those times you find yourself grinding peppers into powders.

  • @urbangalfarmroots
    @urbangalfarmroots 23 дня назад

    Very entertaining and informative. Thank you for your sacrifice!

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  20 дней назад

      This stuff is so hot, I still have some left from making the video years ago😂

  • @roraev9296
    @roraev9296 3 года назад +11

    Next time consider running an extension cord out to the patio and powdering your organic napalm outdoors. Let it sit for a half-hour or so to settle before packaging. I think you already have a plan for packaging powdered peppers the next time. Masks and gloves are good! I used to grow habaneros, and they could clear out the house in no time when powdering. That was back in the dehydrator days.

  • @kimmididwhat
    @kimmididwhat 3 года назад +3

    Holy Moly Brian! Having a gallon of whole milk in hand is a great addition when powdering your hot peppers. In addition to drinking it, If you forget to wear goggles, you can actually rinse your eyes with water then with the milk. (We use a cold washcloth soaked in milk for a compress. ) and put it in a bowl to soak your hands.
    The casein in milk helps to break to bi FD of the capsaicin in the peppers.
    A Benadryl tablet before working with or eating then also helps a little.
    Great Video and glad you survived! 😃👍

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  3 года назад +2

      I'm still here and survived to make another video😂

  • @boilerhonkiedude9163
    @boilerhonkiedude9163 2 года назад +1

    I hope you didn't have to pee after handling those peppers without gloves! The gift that keeps on giving...

  • @dsboutdoors7301
    @dsboutdoors7301 3 года назад +5

    Last year I grew some jalapenos that were a mixed batch. The older ones turn red and the smooth green are young ones. Depending on the plant stress and amount of times the plant dries out. That creates the "Heat" of the jalepeno. Look for stretch marks on the pepper running the length. Like white striations or flecks. Those are the hotter ones VS smooth green baby skin. "Mild"

  • @parkatrae
    @parkatrae 3 года назад +2

    I actually freeze dried a lot of serrano, jalapeno, and Fresno peppers. Most of them I ground in the blender with water, drained, then freeze dried. Easy to use in recipes.

    • @joyaustin6581
      @joyaustin6581 2 года назад

      For peppers there a big enough difference in taste vs dehydrating to make it worth buying a freeze dryer

  • @FarmerQ
    @FarmerQ 2 года назад

    Just made a medium purchase locally a few days ago and goodness, I'm excited to watch literally all of your content! Let's goooooo!!!

  • @chemicalcorrosion
    @chemicalcorrosion 3 года назад +2

    Nice! Reapers are no joke. Made the mistake of slicing them up without gloves. My hands ached for DAYS!

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  3 года назад

      It amazes me hot hot they are. They are almost toxic!

  • @lizabouchard5706
    @lizabouchard5706 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the content. Just what I needed

  • @enlightenedmcgee
    @enlightenedmcgee 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for these videos. I’m so glad I found your channel this morning. I’m new to the freeze drying and your information will be incredibly useful.

  • @bonafideslacker2626
    @bonafideslacker2626 3 года назад +3

    I'm here to see a grown man cry.

  • @maribethdouglas1436
    @maribethdouglas1436 Год назад

    Thank you for this video. I have a few batches worth to freeze dry!

  • @dmoney7dl
    @dmoney7dl Год назад

    So Just received my harvest right freeze dryer over the weekend and have my first batch of Carolina reaper habanero, 5:13 scorpion, Hungarian hots and Cayenne peppers going into the freeze dryer for its very first run. 🤞
    Once done all these will be ground up and put in a shaker I keep on my stove I put that xxxx on everything
    Thank you for the videos ❤

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  Год назад

      Awesome. Make sure you clean your freeze dryer thoroughly after that pepper batch or do something that the spicy will compliment. That spice may stick around and infuse itself in your next few batches otherwise.

  • @HomesteadEngineering
    @HomesteadEngineering 3 года назад

    My eyes are watering just watching! :)

  • @scorchgardenultrahothotsau7919
    @scorchgardenultrahothotsau7919 3 года назад

    Nice starter kit.

  • @dalemiller4221
    @dalemiller4221 3 года назад +3

    Also, try putting your FD peppers in a pickling brine. Instant pickled peppers.

  • @maryjane-vx4dd
    @maryjane-vx4dd 3 года назад +2

    You might want to try letting your jalapeños turn red. If your tregor (sp?) slow smokes stab peppers to put a hole for smoke to get in. Smoke red jalapeños . Walk! Chipotle. If not all the way dry at this point dehydrate if bottling Chipotle in Adobe or crush.FD if you want to powder. P S I would poder the hottest peppers OUTSIDE.

  • @Lacocacolaman
    @Lacocacolaman 3 года назад

    I'm going to show my Mexican grandmother your protective gear. 😂🤣

  • @Mike-ss1ju
    @Mike-ss1ju 3 года назад

    Roasted green chili (with the carbon scraped off and veins removed) fanned out and stacked on top of each other with fajita seasoning (black and white) is the best thing I've freeze dried so far. Peppers are incredible in the freeze dryer.

  • @The-Grateful-Hippie
    @The-Grateful-Hippie 2 года назад +1

    Next time you have a lot of jalapenos make Cowboy Candy. Its a sweet spicy blend of jalapenos, sugar, vinegar, tumeric and other spices. It's something that can be water bath canned, but I'm curious if it would freeze dry!

    • @Scorpio_Rose1980
      @Scorpio_Rose1980 11 месяцев назад

      He does a cowboy caviar. 🤔. I wonder how similar those two are too each other.

  • @janetlavoie2441
    @janetlavoie2441 3 года назад

    Out on the patio dude!!!

  • @brghtii
    @brghtii 3 года назад

    I just pulled jalapeños out this morning. I was masked and gloved up yesterday. No mask today and I was coughing. Face palm! I did hatch and anneheim chilies a few weeks back. They weren't bad. The biggest issue I've had with cross contamination with flavor is with BASIL!!

  • @meemafields5791
    @meemafields5791 Месяц назад

    I'm a FD newbie so I have odd questions - like - how long did that batch of 4 trays take? I have a 5 tray medium and planning to do a batch of end of summer peppers and celery and onions. My issues so far have been about timing. Any advise?

  • @ml3110
    @ml3110 2 года назад

    I freeze dried a bunch of peppers I had in the freezer, the other day. Should have worn gloves! My hands burned for two days. Cleaned out my sinuses too!!! Whhewwwwieee! 🤓 They all powdered perfectly. I used some tonight in my chili. I love having powders to cook with! 🙌

  • @melg9106
    @melg9106 3 года назад

    Where did you get the pillow looking thing for the harvest rite that you place before closing the door?

  • @HollerHunter
    @HollerHunter Год назад

    Do you think you could freeze dry small, thin walled peppers whole, without cutting them up?

  • @TheRealBKSchyster
    @TheRealBKSchyster 3 года назад

    What.... no garage, patio as one of our esteemed colleagues said, perhaps you can build a big, (ok, not that big) but a big self contained area to powder those "Reaper's!!" Come on man, your a smart guy... !!!
    ANYWAY, KEEP ON KEEPING ON BROTHER FREEZE DRIER!!!!!
    PEACE 🤘🏽!!!!!

  • @pamharkins4601
    @pamharkins4601 Год назад +1

    Your gutsy ! Lol!

  • @kirkrideout7994
    @kirkrideout7994 2 года назад

    Question???
    How long do you think the dried grinder spice would last ? And you just use it out of the jar like that? I’m about to try my first run ? Any advised?

  • @marlenecobb-carlson4179
    @marlenecobb-carlson4179 3 года назад

    Please try freeze drying fajitas, with the veggies, using beef, chicken and shrimp. I would love to know the outcome.

  • @Aspen5.7
    @Aspen5.7 3 года назад

    Great videos. I'm probably going to purchase a Harvest Right freeze fryer soon. Cal ranch has them in stock. I was wondering if whole coffee beans could be freeze dried. I saw your video on freeze drying coffee from various fast food joints, but can whole coffee beans (the beans you buy from the store ready to be ground) be freeze dried? What about already ground coffee? Would freeze drying coffee beans or ground coffee affect the flavor? Thanks!

  • @hinesjosh1
    @hinesjosh1 3 года назад

    I really want to buy a freeze dryer but I'm nervous to. Single mom, this is a huge purchase.

  • @brentbarr7800
    @brentbarr7800 Год назад

    You should roast the Anaheim chili pepper’s and remove the skin first before cutting and dicing the pepper onto the tray to freeze dry them.

  • @darkpixel2k
    @darkpixel2k 3 года назад

    We run into the same issues when freeze drying gallon jugs of Chipotle. Once it's in powder form, it's like a chemical weapon. You can't breathe in the kitchen without coughing, choking, and snotting everywhere. Although it's worth it in the end.

  • @randyfelts4625
    @randyfelts4625 3 года назад

    When I process a lot of hot peppers I submerge them under water. I also don't like using gloves, so I rub Cisco into my clean, dry hands. It keeps the pepper oils from getting down into my finger prints. Then the soap will lift it all off my hands.

  • @gregmcb5305
    @gregmcb5305 2 года назад

    Honestly I think your kids were smart doing this imagine a situation where you actually needed to eat your freeze dried food for a couple years seasoning would be nice!

  • @emilloisdodson-nattier9876
    @emilloisdodson-nattier9876 Год назад

    Are most people leaving aeeds in or removing? Im wandering due to nutrition loss. Does anyone know if the seedd have much nutritional value?
    Thank you sooo m7ch for the video. My husband was just warning me about the strong odor.

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  Год назад

      Seeds typically have a lot of nutrition, but I'm not sure how much it would matter for something that is used as a spice.

  • @jr-a-cat
    @jr-a-cat 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video .Was going out to pick my Trinidad Scorpion's this afternoon for F.D . Your video will keep the guess work down . Since these are so fast to do l think Ill put herbs and flowers( rose's and marigolds) in with them for tea's

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  3 года назад +2

      You will have spicy herbs and flowers if you do!

    • @jr-a-cat
      @jr-a-cat 3 года назад

      @@live.life.simple. Thanks for getting back .The flowers are for the wife and she dose not do hot at all .

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA 3 года назад

    Eating a piece of C. Reaper as I watch this.

  • @maribethdouglas1436
    @maribethdouglas1436 Год назад

    Q. When you put your peppers in a canning jar do you have to put a oxygen absorber in there or do you just vacuum pack the jar?

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  Год назад

      If it's powdered it will last many years without an absorber. Try to keep the amount you are using often in a small jar or container.

  • @kevinbrewer2141
    @kevinbrewer2141 3 года назад

    Your wife is going to love you. If I did that you would be reading my obituary. Lol

  • @GainingValue
    @GainingValue 7 месяцев назад

    Jalapenos do turn orange and red when they get ripe I just learned this yesterday coincidently...

  • @gregmcb5305
    @gregmcb5305 2 года назад

    How do the freeze dried seeds work as snacks for the weaker peppers?

  • @christinahicks3062
    @christinahicks3062 2 года назад

    The hotter and drier the climate the hotter the pepper

  • @rachael11
    @rachael11 3 года назад

    Put some of that Carolina reaper in a spray bottle and you've got some good self defense. 😂

  • @rickssmokehouse8145
    @rickssmokehouse8145 3 года назад

    That was incr-eatable. Lol

  • @rachael11
    @rachael11 3 года назад +1

    I'm assuming that if you grew paprika peppers and smoked them first, they could then be turned into a very fresh smoked paprika powder.

  • @TrickyAdvertisement
    @TrickyAdvertisement 3 года назад +1

    Congrats on making pepper spray lol

  • @OvcharkaShepherd
    @OvcharkaShepherd 3 года назад

    Just pulled a #10 can worth of jalapeños out of the freeze drier. SUCCESS. You are crazy for powdering the reapers in the house. 🥵 how long did it take to air the kitchen out?

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  3 года назад +1

      About an hour!😂

    • @brghtii
      @brghtii 3 года назад

      I bet everything has that dust on it. 😬

  • @dougbagley5364
    @dougbagley5364 3 года назад

    Those are jalapeños, mine were small this year too. however the hot summer made those little jalapeños nuclear!!

  • @MsCindyh
    @MsCindyh 2 года назад

    My husband dries and grinds his peppers outside

  • @BigKuda1776
    @BigKuda1776 3 года назад

    Please get the short wide mylars with gussets and ziplock at your store. I’m ready to buy once I see them

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  3 года назад +1

      We have looked several times and cannot find a supplier. We won't give up though👍

  • @tonycaudle
    @tonycaudle 3 года назад

    I did thai chilies and it felt like my eyes were swelling shut and running nose. Hahaha definitely not going to try reapers now without a gas mask 😅

  • @darlenedaniel3049
    @darlenedaniel3049 3 года назад

    😂 😭 thanks for sharing!

  • @pprudowe
    @pprudowe 3 года назад

    why would you not just powder them outside?

    • @live.life.simple.
      @live.life.simple.  3 года назад

      because I wanted to show everyone else what NOT to do😂

  • @Gbdnd
    @Gbdnd 3 года назад +2

    I am 55 years old with very little set aside for retirement at this point. I have always been curious about the stock market and have witnessed some people who played the game right and retired early because they used the stock market. When I ask them, most said that they invested very little to start with, but their portfolio grew. I do have a significant amount of capital that is required to start up but I have no idea what strategies and direction I need to approach to help me make decent returns

  • @ragnarmjolnir9654
    @ragnarmjolnir9654 3 года назад

    Bwahahahaha😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣DA (nicest way tho)

  • @stoncrop
    @stoncrop 3 года назад

    I'm a wimp. No hot stuff for me.

  • @willowwood6798
    @willowwood6798 2 года назад

    can you just freeze dry the reapers whole? I know it is not ideal but…

  • @karianngardenguru
    @karianngardenguru 3 года назад

    I don't even dehydrate a habanero indoors. Dude- outside. It should be done outside. or, in an outbuilding. Never your house.

  • @sirabu6827
    @sirabu6827 2 месяца назад

    😂

  • @Bintimrembo-y1v
    @Bintimrembo-y1v 22 дня назад

    Use a chopper next time

  • @trishcraig723
    @trishcraig723 3 года назад

    🤣😅

  • @Barosunflower
    @Barosunflower 3 года назад

    Make hot sauce out of them ☄️🔥🧯
    Just an 💡