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Smoked Habanero Flake on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro
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Smoked Habanero Flake on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Smoking the habaneros, though not required, gives the flakes a fantastic slightly-smoky flavor and aroma, much more complex than if you just ground dried habaneros. And oh, yes, these flakes are mighty hot.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword dehydrator, nesco snackmaster pro, peppers, smoked
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 14 hours 40 minutes
Servings 1 pound
Calories 363kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds habaneros ripe, any color, preferably all roughly the same size

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker. Add a few chunks of stronger wood, such as hickory. Do not use a fruity wood such as apple, peach, etc.
  • Add the habaneros to the smoker and smoke for 2 hours. You're not looking to dry them (though you could given plenty of time), just get a nice smoke flavor.
  • Remove the habaneros and transfer to your dehydrator, set to 165 F.
  • Dry the habaneros until crispy, 8-12 hours (or more if they are large, less if they are smaller). Rotate the trays every 2 hours to ensure even drying.
  • Remove the habaneros and let cool slightly.
  • Remove the stems from the peppers.
  • Working in batches, transfer the peppers to a spice grinder with blades (do not use a burr grinder) and grind until the desired sized flakes are achieved.
  • Store in an air-tight container.
  • Note: The flakes will be mighty hot, so use sparingly.

Notes

You'll need a smoker (wood, charcoal, or electric), a dehydrator, and a spice grinder (I use a blade-style coffee grinder) to make these smoked habanero flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 2921mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 8636IU | Vitamin C: 1304mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 9mg