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Dried Bhut Jolokias?

Teetersan

Teetersan

I'm thinking of just buying some dried Ghost Peppers from the internet, as I am far too lazy to grow any this year. If I do, what should I do with them? I'll have 40-70 pods... Is a good sauce possible? Opinions? Suggestions?
 
I have never made a sauce with dried peppers, but I suppose that it would impart a nice smoky flavor to the sauce. I usually make powders with my dried pods, and that way, you can add a little or a lot to whatever you eat for a great kick without a ton of gritty-ness. Superhots like the Bhut Jolokia are especially good for powders, since they have such a unique, strong flavor and a super-intense heat, so you can use just a smidge and kick up the burn and the flavor of your food. Especially great on pizzas, in pasta, or mixed in with ground meat for burgers. Very versatile (can you tell I love pepper powders?!).
 
Been asked a few times before...

http://thehotpepper.com/topic/27702-using-dried-peppers-for-sauces/page__hl__%2Bdried+%2Bsauce

http://thehotpepper.com/topic/22885-dried-pods-in-a-sauce/page__p__472227__hl__mycotopia#entry472227
 
I got a huge bag of dried bhut jolokia's a couple months back; I use it like i use all my other chiles. Sometimes i'll just nibble on it while eating my main dish, make improvised table sauces with whatever is around or in season(onions, garlic, tomatillos . . . .), throw some in a pot of lentils or chopped and mashed with beans.
 
It depends on how they are dried. If they are dried naturally, use them like you would any other pepper flake. If they are dehydrated, I don't buy them. Experiment, its all personal preference.
 
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