Two tiny Anaheim pepper plants…. I planted them in an empty mineral lick tub with a mix of native soil and potting soil. The soil I kept just damp, not wet. The pollinators had no problem finding the small white flowers inside the potting shed. The shed allowed me to control how much rain, and the timing of that rain so the pollen did not get wet. The potting shed has at least one side open this time of year; the peppers love the dry heat. It becomes the flavor. As they ripen, they pop off the stem with a gentle tug. I wash them, remove the cap, and carefully slice and scrape inside to remove seeds. They are sliced, and the pepper rings are placed on the racks of the dehydrator. (Remember that they will seriously shrink as they are dried). Set the dehydrator at 140-145 degrees F and check at 4 hours. If there is any moisture, dry them for another couple of hours and check again. When they are completely dry, store the rings in a clean glass jar with burlap secured over the top. This allows air circulation to keep them dry. Keep the jar in a dark place. The rings will be added to soups, stews, chili, rice, egg dishes, and anything that begs for a warm, green chili pepper throughout winter. Separate the seeds from the pulp to dry and start next March in a sunny window inside. A warm sprout of promise as the snow melts…
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