November Is National Pepper Month

Celebrate National Pepper Month by drying bell peppers in a food dehydrator. Use preserved, dried bell peppers in salads, omelots, stir fry, chili and with chicken and meat dishes. Dehydrating is a great way to preserve almost any food for later use.

How to dry bell peppers:
- Cut the bell peppers in half and cut out the stem, core and seeds
- Cut the halfed bell peppers into 1/4 inch or less strips
- Place peppers cut side down on the food dehydrator's drying trays
- Dry for 14 to 18 hours at 130 degrees Fahrenheit
- When done, the peppers should feel dry and crisp