Step 1

PLEASE NOTE: I highly recommend wearing gloves when working with the dried peppers! This is just a precaution.

Step 2

With a sharp knife, slice open your peppers and remove the seeds and stems. I use about 1 cup of dried whole peppers for this recipe which will yield about a half cup ground.

Step 3

Run your knife through the dried pepper pieces to help them fit in the spice grinder. Place them in the base.

Step 4

Zest your lemon and add it into the grinder fresh. You can also use dehydrated lime or citric acid in place of the fresh lime zest.

Step 5

Finally, add the salt.

Step 6

Once everything is in the spice grinder, pulse the mixture until it's finely blended.

Step 7

Remove and place in a bowl or into a glass jar and store for later.