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Poblano Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

After making a big ole batch of bell pepper powder using my dehydrator I decided I need to kick things up a bit. Not crazy over-the-top kicked up, but something a bit spicier. I’m a big fan of poblano peppers. They aren’t super hot and they have such great pepper flavor. I love them stuffed, roasted, sliced on a sandwich, however. And now, I love them dried. Poblano pepper powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro is perfect for seasoning my favorite dishes.

Poblano Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Spicier Than You Might Think

Dried poblanos can still pack a punch, so when you go to cutting them up make sure you wash your hands good (or use rubber gloves) when you’re done. And when you grind the dried peppers, watch out for that dust. It’ll wake you up and wake you up quick. Also if you’re really super-sensitive to it you might want to wear eye goggles. I just kept my face back from the grinder. Just be careful when you make Poblano Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro!

I keep my dried powders in Mason jars that I vacuum seal using an attachment for my sealer. They keep forever. You just need to remember to re-seal the jars after removing the powder to use in a dish.

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You can also make bell pepper powder.

Poblano Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Poblano Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Mike
I’m a big fan of poblano peppers. They aren’t super hot and they have such great pepper flavor. I love them stuffed, roasted, sliced on a sandwich, however. And now, I love them dried. 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 hours
Total Time 16 hours 15 minutes
Course Spice Mix
Cuisine American
Servings 12 peppers
Calories 24 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Poblano peppers I used a mix of 4 each of green, yellow, orange and red. I was able to fit approximately 2 peppers per Nesco Snackmaster Pro tray

Instructions
 

  • Set your dehydrator to 135 F.
  • Rinse the peppers.
  • Remove the stems and seeds and cut into chunks. If you are not using screen trays you'll want to cut fairly large pieces so they do not fall between the trays.
  • Dehydrate for 12-16 hours.
  • Rotate the trays every 2 hours if possible.
  • Once all the peppers are dry and a bit crisp remove and let cool.
  • Process the peppers in the grinder until they form a fine powder. If some pieces of pepper do not grind return them to the dehydrator for another hour or so until crisp.
  • Keep the powder in an air-tight container.

Notes

I place the powder in a Mason jar, cover it, then use a vacuum-sealer attachment specifically for jars to remove all of the air.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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Bell Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Although I truly do love making jerky on my dehydrator, it’s actually not the main reason I bought it. I got it to dry herbs and vegetables to make my own spice mixes. This bell pepper powder made on my Nesco Snackmaster Pro dehydrator was my first attempt, and boy, is it ever amazing.

I was already happy with my dehydrator purchase. This made me even happier. I mean, really, I can only eat so much jerky. Even though that limit might be a high!

Bell Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Great Pepper Flavor

I cannot wait to use this bell pepper powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro in everything from omelets to chili. It has a great peppery sweetness to it. You could easily substitute it for black pepper in a lot of cases. Or sprinkle it on salads.

Grind Until Perfect

After drying the chopped peppers for 24 hours I ground them using a blade coffee grinder (not the burr grinder). Not all of the peppers would go thru the grinder (they were still a bit moist) so I returned them to the dehydrator for just a bit. This process can take a bit of time, but it’s worth it. It makes a big huge batch so it’s not like you’re spending all the time for a tablespoon’s worth. You’ll be rewarded with plenty of pepper powder. Plenty.

Storing Your Pepper Powder

The final product went into Mason jars with lids and then vacuum-sealed using a jar attachment for a vacuum sealer. You just have to remember that after you open the jar to remove some of the powder you’ll need to re-seal it. No big deal and well worth the effort.

Got Seasonings?

You have to take care of your dry seasonings. In return, they’ll take care of you by always being ready the next time you need them!  Protect seasonings from the four main enemies of flavor: heat, light, air, and moisture. Never store them above the stove or oven, where steam and temperature swings cause caking and quick degradation. If you have a problem with high humidity causing your dry seasonings to cake, try adding a silica gel packet to the containers to remove moisture.

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Also try making poblano pepper powder and onion powder on your Nesco Snackmaster Pro. They’re as easy as easy gets!

Bell Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Bell Pepper Powder on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

This bell pepper powder was my first attempt, and boy, is it ever amazing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers I was able to fit approximately 2 peppers per Nesco Snackmaster Pro tray

Instructions
 

  • Set your dehydrator to 135 F.
  • Rinse the peppers. Remove the stems and seeds and cut into chunks. If you are not using screen trays you’ll want to cut fairly large pieces so they do not fall between the trays.
  • Dehydrate for 18-24 hours. Rotate the trays every 2 hours if possible.
  • Once all the peppers are dry and a bit crisp remove and let cool.
  • Process the peppers in the grinder until they form a fine powder. If some pieces of pepper do not grind return them to the dehydrator for another hour or so until crisp.
  • Keep the powder in an airtight container. I place mine in a Mason jar, cover it, then use a vacuum-sealer attachment specifically for jars to remove all of the air.

Notes

You’ll need the following. A dehydrator with screen trays (I use a Nesco Snackmaster Pro), a blade coffee grinder (not a burr grinder) air-right containers or vacuum-sealed jars (I use a canning jar attachment on my vacuum sealer) additional trays, if required (my Nesco Snackmaster Pro came with 5, I purchased more so I can have 8 or more trays going at once).

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 1004mgFiber: 10gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 14904IUVitamin C: 608mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bell pepper, dehydrator, nesco snackmaster pro
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Guacamole Spice Mix

I looked up ‘guacamole’ on Wikipedia. Why? I wanted to see if just adding a spice mix to smashed avocados actually qualifies as ‘guacamole’. And yes, it does. This spice mix is a great substitute for fresh-made.

Guacamole Spice Mix

The great thing about this mix is that it uses items right out of my pantry. Ready to make at any time. Easy and fast, and great on a hot dog or as a dip for warmed tortilla chips. And it has some kick to it (it has to if I’m going to eat it). If you love guacamole, you’ll love this spice mix. If you happen across some Hatch chiles, make my spicy green chile guacamole!

Oh if you haven’t ever tried it, guacamole is great on hot dogs! I highly recommend it!

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Also try my dry onion soup mix.

Guacamole Spice Mix

Guacamole Spice Mix

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This guacamole spice mix is a great substitute for fresh-made guacamole.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Spice Mix
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 8 kcal

Ingredients
  

Guacamole

  • 2 medium avocados seeded, mashed
  • guacamole mix from above

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
  • To make guacamole add 1 1/2 – 2 teaspoons of mix, to taste, to mashed avocados and combine.
  • (Optional) Add diced Roma tomatoes and the juice of half a lemon.
  • Serve.

Notes

Best served immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 583mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 107IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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Longhorn Steakhouse Prairie Dust Mix (Copycat Recipe)

This is a copycat recipe for the Prairie Dust spice mix the Longhorn Steakhouse uses in many of its dishes. It has a nice complex flavor with a little heat, and is perfect on steak, chicken, eggs, seafood, veggies, and baked potatoes. It’s a great seasoning to keep on hand. Just make a good-sized batch and keep it in an air-tight container. Oh, and don’t hesitate to sprinkle it on burgers just before you grill them! Like I said, it’s great on everything!

Longhorn Steakhouse Prairie Dust Mix (Copycat Recipe)

The recipe for copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Prairie Dust mix makes just a few tablespoons of mix. I usually make a much bigger batch and keep it in the pantry in an air-tight container. I write the date on the container (using a marker and blue painter’s tape) so I know when I made it. Spice mixes can usually last at least 6 months. Not that it’ll actually last that long…

I usually add this seasoning to flour and deep-fry shrimp in it. When they’re done, and still hot, I season them a bit more. You can also use this on hamburgers, before and after cooking. And also wings! Yep, wings!

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Got Seasonings?

You have to take care of your dry seasonings. In return, they’ll take care of you by always being ready the next time you need them!  Protect seasonings from the four main enemies of flavor: heat, light, air, and moisture. Never store them above the stove or oven, where steam and temperature swings cause caking and quick degradation. If you have a problem with high humidity causing your dry seasonings to cake, try adding a silica gel packet to the containers to remove moisture.

I made a fantastic copycat version of Longhorn Steakhouse’s Wild West Shrimp with this mix. The shrimp had a wonderful flavor. They sure didn’t last long.

Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp

Longhorn Steakhouse Prairie Dust Mix (Copycat Recipe)

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Store in an air-tight container until ready to use.

Notes

Stir well before using.
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