Just sitting out room temp fine in a sealed bag? I have some dried peppers in a sealed bag from baker's, some flakes I dried myself and stuck in a freeer bag and then some powder/seasoning in a plastic seasoning container. All are left out but sealed, but I imagine this might not be the best way.
How do you store your dried peppers, flakes and powders?
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I store my powders in glass jars, same for dried pods unless I have a ton in which case I use food safe BPA free plastic storage bins. I mainly grind to order however so not too much powder stored. 
I vaccuum seal surplus powders, flakes and dried pods, then keep in the freezer. Most of my powder shaker jars are 2-5 oz capacity, so I just fill them up as needed. If you don't have a Food Saver, just try to get as much air out of the freezer bag as you can, and keep in the freezer.
Just my .02¢
Just my .02¢
JoynersHotPeppers said:I store my powders in glass jars, same for dried pods unless I have a ton in which case I use food safe BPA free plastic storage bins. I mainly grind to order however so not too much powder stored.
Thank you. You don't freeze them? Just leave them out in a cupboard or on a counter?
How long would you say your powders and dried pods are good for using your method?
Thank you. I don't have a vacuum sealer but have used a straw before with other things. No way am I doing this with superhots lol. How long would you say your powders and dried pods are good for using your method? Any cons to freezing flakes and powders?Scoville DeVille said:
Glass jars here to in a dark place...............
Sorry for the thread hijack Browning. I'm interested in this also. Does the glass jar method work in high humidity areas?
Scoville DeVille said:
Yea I don't have much right now but it's all new to me so I was curious as to how every one stores their goods. I have some glass jars that have a little rubber/plastic seal that you just pop down. Might have to put them to use since they've been empty for some time now.
Chime in buddy, I don't mind at all.MeatHead1313 said:
Yes, refer to rule #1MeatHead1313 said:
What is rule #1 you ask, pods must be 100% dry prior to sealing in a glass jar. Like Scovie, I love my food saver and have the attachments to seal glass jars without hot bathing.
Thanks for the info Mr Joyner! I'm fairly certain my pods have been 100% dry when I've powdered. They've crumbled easily through my fingers when I check. Is that the best way to check, or is there other ways too?JoynersHotPeppers said:
My wife's been wanting a food saver, looks like she'll be getting it soon with a few extra attachments too. Appreciate it.
That is the best way to check, it is fairly humid in Delaware and I do not have issues. Best of luck!MeatHead1313 said:
As for a food saver, you will ask yourself why you waited so long once you get one. You can cut in avocado in 1/2, seal half and place it in the fridge. It will look as if you just sliced it 5 days later.
DOES ANYONE USE THE FOOD GRADE DESICCANT PACKETS?
I store my powders in mason jars, and my dry pods in gallon freezer bags. I use the straw method to get as much air out as possible.
Good discussion topic.
Powders and pods for immediate use are in glass jars or shakers.
Long term, powders and pods are bagged and vacuum packaged into foodsaver bags and kept at RT. (I fear losing the seal on bags in the freezer).
Two year old powders and pods are all just fine and tasty. I expect them to keep nearly indefinitely with this method. Time will tell!
So little time, so many peppers...
Powders and pods for immediate use are in glass jars or shakers.
Long term, powders and pods are bagged and vacuum packaged into foodsaver bags and kept at RT. (I fear losing the seal on bags in the freezer).
Two year old powders and pods are all just fine and tasty. I expect them to keep nearly indefinitely with this method. Time will tell!
So little time, so many peppers...
howardsnm1 said:
Those little bags we use to isolate flowers (the wedding ones) are just about the right size for a Tbsp of rice. close the bag and presto, home made desiccant pack that is perfect for peppers. I have them in a few of my powders. Powder made from annums doesn't seem to need it.
So, I wanted to pick this topic back up.
It appears that my hoarding tendencies have led to the accumulation of approximately 3 lbs of prepared powders and 4 lbs of dried peppers. Yes, I have a problem. Too many delicious powders to try, I blame Joyner (he started it)!!!
Anyone done any testing on maximum shelf life of these things? I have not seen flavor degrade over two years, but I wonder if they'll last 10 years? 20? I'm preparing for the pepper-pocalypse!
It appears that my hoarding tendencies have led to the accumulation of approximately 3 lbs of prepared powders and 4 lbs of dried peppers. Yes, I have a problem. Too many delicious powders to try, I blame Joyner (he started it)!!!
Anyone done any testing on maximum shelf life of these things? I have not seen flavor degrade over two years, but I wonder if they'll last 10 years? 20? I'm preparing for the pepper-pocalypse!