You can cut them in half and remove the stem, seeds, and placenta (membrane), then smoke them using a little mesquite for about 3-4 hours. Let them cool and then put them in a dehydrator at around 110°-120° until they are dry. Let them air out for a few days, then you can grind them into a powder. They must really be dry to grind, or the grinder will gum up on you. It takes quite a bit of fresh pods to make a decent amount of powder, This is for green chipotle powder, if you want red, you'll have to wait until the japs are red on the plant before starting out. but have fun.I had some green jalapeno's My plan was to make chipotle powder.
Yes you can use the oven, keep the temp on the low side, and maybe crack the door open if needed, You can let them air dry, but it will take longer. Sounds good.I don't have a dehydrator. Can I use the oven, or leave them to air dry?
Here's a pic of some I threw on the smoker last night while I was making ribs.
About 4-6 hrs., or until they break or crack in between your fingers.Thank you.
Oh, how long should I keep them in the oven?
Let it fly, just don't let them burn.Will do, thanks.
BTW, lowest temp on my ovens is 170. Is that ok?
you can use what ever you like........i use pecan cuz it is what i usually have.Is mesquite what they are traditionally smoked with? Once my jalapenos ripen (turn red), I was wanting to make some chipotle powder from them but wasn't sure which wood to smoke with.