Dried Herb and Hot Pepper Mix

Irucka Embry



Ingredients



Directions

  1. Gather both fresh (harvested within 24 hours or less) Herbs and hot Peppers from your land or a local farm/garden. [1]

  2. Place the Herbs and Peppers in the bottom of an organic Cotton or industrial Hemp bag, if you have one. If not, then place them in another type of cloth bag. Be sure to keep the bag out of direct Sunlight and keep moisture out of the bag.

  3. Allow the Herbs and Peppers to thoroughly dry, which is approximately 3+ days depending on your preferences, environmental conditions, etc. Check on the Herbs and Peppers daily to ensure that there is no moisture and no mold growth & also check for dryness.

  4. Remove the dried Herbs and Peppers from the bag and place them, as a mixture, in a spice jar, Mason jar, or other airtight container. Label the container with the contents and the date. Keep the jar in a dry, cool, and dark place. Be sure to use your mix within 1-2 years. [2]

  5. Use the dried Herb and hot Pepper mix in your favorite recipes.


Equipment




Notes

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[1] Ideally, you should use biodynamic, non-GMO, naturally grown, organic, and/or pesticide-free heirloom Herbs and Peppers to avoid the harmful effects of pesticides and the genetic manipulation of organisms. Visit https://www.ecoccs.com/recipes-tips.html to get more information about those terms and for farm/garden tips. Ideally, you should harvest the Herbs and Peppers when they are dry to avoid an uncontrolled fermentation process taking place in the bag. If the Herbs and Peppers are not already dry, you may want to pat them dry with an organic Cotton or industrial Hemp cloth. Also, you should clean your Herbs and Peppers, as needed, before beginning the drying process.


[2] Avoid using plastic leakproof lids with Mason jars as that could lead to possible mold growth on the dried Herbs. Please refer to Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine: Storing Dried Herbs and Herbal Preparations for Freshness and Longevity Written by Meghan Gemma and Juliet Blankespoor, Last updated on November 7th, 2025 & Meadowlark Journal: How to Store Dried Herbs: Tips to Ensure they Last Longer for more information on the storage of dried Herbs.