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Overview of the process
It’s easy to use a large, heavy mortar and pestle to grind out fresh pepper spice blends that taste great. All you need are dried peppers, and what ever herbs or spices to go with it. Put it all in the bowl and crush it up. I start by pounding, then grinding and cycle through until it is the consistency that I want.
I purchased my mortar and pestle at a local Asian market. The interior bowl is 6 inches in diameter. You can find a comparable sized mortar and pestle at Amazon.
To dry your herbs you’ll need a dehydrator. I use this cheap Presto Dehydro and it works great.
I usually just mix small batches that I can use and share. But if you made a lot that you wanted to keep long term, it’s best to vacuum seal it. I recommend using a Foodsaver sealer with a mason jar attachment. If you had to pick between wide or regular mouth, I think the wide mouth type work best.
Video
Here’s a video I made showing step by step how to do this. I also share good tips on storing your blend.
The morter and pestal is out dated. If you link your “current choice” i will buy and support you. Found your fantastic and helpful site via Jimmy Johnson in FB’s Pepper Lovers.
Thanks for letting me know. This link should work and is similar specs. Thanks! https://amzn.to/2L0rqay