The peppers dry to a much smaller volume....and even smaller after grinding.......

I have also started a large number of pepper seeds..... Silvia's seed exchange netted me a huge supply of new-to-me peppers.....I was surprised: Two weeks and the Scotch Bonnet was popping up

and Volcano, Portugal and Amarillo all have multiple seedlings

And many Padron and Shishito

In all I've got 22 varieties started....get your wish lists started.....doug

I found that the dash board of the car worked amazing for drying hot peppers. The sun that comes through the windshield dried them well. I just set them out and in a about 4 days, they were perfect.

Hi Doug

You open up a new gold mine! it is such a good idea to roast the peppers and they are going to keep a long time in those jars.
I always have dried hot peppers in my kitchen, they can be used in so many ways.
I made a roasted tomato sauce that is really good. I broiled the tomatoes, the hot peppers and onions. Add seasonings and vinegar and done, everyone like it.

Silvia