The vegetable garden is almost done for the year. I still have a few plants that will continue growing throughout the cool fall weather. However, the peppers were done and now I had to #preserve the last few.
Previously, I had chopped and frozen the peppers all season long. I had no more space in the freezer so the only other option was to dehydrate the rest.
This was a full tray and it took me a while to de-seed and chop them.
I put them onto silicone mats in the dehydrator and set the temperature at 122°F. Unfortunately, I did not notice how long it took them to dry. Sometimes I forget to pay attention to little details like that.
Once they were finished #dehydrating, I put them into a quart-sized Mason jar and vacuum-sealed it. I now have two quarts of dry peppers that I will be able to use in a variety of dishes. First I will use the frozen ones to free up space in the freezer.
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Can you believe I found more Jalapeno peppers that needed to be dealt with too? I had made a round of poppers already, but, one can never have enough, right?
Gardening has been one of my favorite pastimes and passions for over 50 years and I am already thinking of my strategy for next year's garden. The peppers have all been processed and the raised beds are almost empty. Soon I will be amending the soil with compost for the winter season. Perhaps I will find time to sit down and read a good book. ;-)
Until next time, this is Sunscape
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That is the kind of problem that I want to have as well where you have more food you produce than you need.
: ) seems like you are having a great harvest my friend
I certainly did have a huge harvest this year. May your gardens do the same for you.
Wow!
Really nice! Such a good yield! You definitely have a green thumb! I dehydrated some zucchini yesterday and it made half a quart from 10 zucchini. They sure did shrink up when dehydrated!!
That is a great way to keep the zucchini, I have yet to do some in the dehydrator. Perhaps next year when I get more I will do so. Everything gets so tiny once it is dry, but a lot less storage space needed. ;-)
Very valuable lesson on how to take advantage of the last peppers from your crop in the fall season. Storing it in a jar after processing is a guarantee of having that food for different meals throughout the year.
Happy and blessed afternoon.
Thank you, I like having options for storing the veggie harvest. Plus dehydrated takes up very little space.
Good luck, friend.
Good night
Wow! So much pepper! Good to have them as dehydrated pieces for other days.
I only hope I like having them dehydrated as I have not used them in that form yet. I shall see how they compare when cooked. ;-)
That would be interesting to know the difference. But fresh produce always give satisfying results.
You are a busy lady @sunscape! What gorgeous peppers you have, brilliant to have all that in storage now. You certainly have green fingers and are an excellent chef as well. Your hubby is a lucky man🤗
Awe, thank you! My husband sure does enjoy all the goodies I make and lets me know in a cute way when something he loves is getting low. I am sure your husband enjoyed your cooking all those years you two were together. ♥
Yup, I realized I have to plan next year's gardens to know where to plant the garlic next week...
Right! I have the same problem. Then, I also have to decide where to plant the onions in the spring . They were too crowded this year and should have been much larger. Lesson learned. I only have a few things still growing now. Mostly greens. I have to pull out the potato and sweet potatoes this week.
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