Making Your Own Spices From Scratch | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to make your own spices at home using a dehydrator, including dried herbs, chili powder, vegetable and fruit skin powders, garlic powder, mushroom powder, and citrus zest.

Key Insights

• 💄 Using a dehydrator is the recommended method for making homemade spices.
• 👪 Dried herbs, chili powder, vegetable and fruit skin powders, garlic powder, mushroom powder, and citrus zest can all be made at home.
• ⌛ Dehydration times and temperatures vary for each spice.
• 🤑 Homemade spices can save money and reduce waste.
• 👱 Dried herbs can be air-dried by hanging them with twine.
• 🌶️ Chili powder can be made from any type of chili pepper.
• 🍌 Vegetable and fruit skins can be transformed into flavored powders.
• 🧄 Garlic slices can be dehydrated to make garlic powder.
• 🍄 Mushroom powder adds a strong mushroom flavor to dishes.
• 😘 Citrus zest can be dehydrated at a low temperature for a long duration.
• ❓ Homemade beef jerky can also be made using spices and a dehydrator.

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the recommended temperature and time for dehydrating herbs?

Herbs should be dehydrated at 115 degrees Fahrenheit or 46 degrees Celsius for 5 to 10 hours. Sturdy herbs like rosemary and thyme can be air-dried by tying them to a string of twine.

Q: How do you make chili powder from chili peppers?

Cut open the chili peppers, remove the membrane and seeds, and lay them on a dehydrating mat. Dehydrate at 130 degrees Fahrenheit or 54 degrees Celsius until completely dry, approximately 6 to 12 hours. Blend the dried chili peppers, separating the seeds from the flesh.

Q: Can vegetable and fruit skins be used to make flavored powders?

Yes, tomato skins and onion skins can be dehydrated and turned into a flavored powder. Lay the skins on a dehydrating mat and dry them at 130 degrees Fahrenheit or 54 degrees Celsius for 5 to 8 hours. Blend the dried skins into a smooth powder.

Q: How can garlic powder be made at home?

Slice garlic and place it on a dehydrating mat with a silicone mat covering it. Dehydrate at 130 degrees Fahrenheit or 54 degrees Celsius for 8 to 12 hours. Blend the dried garlic slices into a powder.

Q: What is mushroom powder used for, and how is it made?

Mushroom powder adds a strong mushroom flavor to dishes. Use any mushroom, separate the tops from the bases, lay them flat on a dehydrating mat, and dehydrate at 130 degrees Fahrenheit or 54 degrees Celsius for 4 to 8 hours. Blend the dried mushrooms into a powder.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Making your own spices at home can save money and reduce waste.

• Using a dehydrator is recommended for dehydrating herbs, chili peppers, vegetable and fruit skins, garlic, mushrooms, and citrus zest.

• Each spice has a specific temperature and time requirement for dehydration.