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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Dressings, Dips, Pickles, Flavored Salts

    Homemade Jalapeño Salt Recipe

    September 28, 2017 Updated: March 15, 2021 By Katie Crenshaw 30 Comments

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    Jalapeño Salt is incredible on everything from salads, vegetables, baked potatoes, meat, pasta, and popcorn!! This Homemade Jalapeño Salt Recipe is easy to make. If you love jalapeño, you will LOVE this jalapeño salt!
    Jalapeño Salt is incredible on everything from salads, vegetables, baked potatoes, meat, pasta, and popcorn!! This Homemade Jalapeño Salt Recipe is easy to make. If you love jalapeño, you will LOVE this jalapeño salt!

    This homemade jalapeño salt recipe is easy to make.

    It is incredible on everything from salads, vegetables, baked potatoes, meat, pasta, and popcorn!!

    Jalapeño Salt is incredible on everything from salads, vegetables, baked potatoes, meat, pasta, and popcorn!! This Homemade Jalapeño Salt Recipe is easy to make. If you love jalapeño, you will LOVE this jalapeño salt!

    I am a HUGE jalapeño fan. I want them in everything, so much so, I have devoted an entire section of jalapeno recipes on my blog.

    When jalapeños grow fresh in the warm months, I buy huge batches and make Jalapeno Relish and this jalapeno salt.

    If you have a bunch of jalapeños growing in your garden, you will want to make both of these also. I promise!!

    Watch how to make

    I honestly can't keep this seasoning in stock very long in my home. It is so tasty on EVERYTHING.

    It is even great as rim seasoning for margaritas and Bloody Marys!

    Dehydrate jalapeños

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    For this recipe, you will need a dehydrator. I use the: Nesco Professional 600W 5-Tray Food Dehydrator,Recipe Book Included, 95 to 160 Degrees,(13.50 x 13.50 x 10.50 Inches) It works wonderfully. I have been using it for years to make spices, snacks, dried fruits, dried soup mixes, etc. Keep it in mind if you are looking for a great dehydrator!

    Tips

    Follow these tips for making fresh jalapeño salt.

    • USE GLOVES WHEN CUTTING THE PEPPERS!!!!! You can buy them at the store or order them on Amazon here: Disposable PE Plastic Gloves / BPA - Rubber - Latex Free / Food Preparation - Cleaning Poly Gloves Size Large Box of 500
    • You are cutting 3lbs of peppers. Your skin will absorb the hot pepper juice if you don't wear gloves. BELIEVE ME! I know from experience. It will burn your hands for days.Be careful not to rub your eye in the process.... another mistake I have made in the past.
    • As seen in the picture, I remove the seeds for a mild jalapeño salt. There is little to no heat when you do that. You can use the salt on everyone's food, even a child. It would have the wonderful jalapeño taste, but no bite.
    • HOWEVER, I have also made 2 batches with the seeds.... If you like heat, you will love it this way. This jalapeno salt recipe is not for the weak-hearted. You would only make it this way for those who love hot foods. I have friends that go crazy over hot stuff, so I made the 2 batches for them and myself. The rest of my family can't handle this version.
    • I dehydrated my jalapeños at 145 degrees for about 15 hours. You can dehydrate yours according to your dehydrator's directions.
    • You will want to dehydrate the peppers until they are perfectly brittle. Throw away any soft, fleshy pieces to prevent spoilage.
    • You will then grind the jalapenos with salt in a blender. Then, BAMB, magic in your kitchen! You will be making 4 batches like me in no time.
    Jalapeño Salt is incredible on everything.

    Do Not Dehydrate your jalapenos in the oven!

    I read that you can dehydrate the jalapeños in the oven, but I don't recommend it.

    They release a powerful fume and I would imagine if you cooked them in the oven, there would be no escaping the smell....

    I even recommend dehydrating the jalapenos outside.

    I dehydrate mine on my back porch.

    The fumes are very strong and could possibly burn your eyes if you get too close when they are dehydrating.

    The smell is overpowering. For your safety and to prevent your house from smelling like a jalapeño, dehydrating outdoors is a really smart idea.

    But you can risk it indoors if you are brave.

    Homemade Jalapeño Salt is incredible on everything.

    How do you store it?

    You will want to store your jalapeño salt in air tight container.

    This will help maintain that vibrant flavor. I have little jars that I store mine in.

    I also place the seasoning in little metal containers when I give it away.

    Both of these help retain the jalapeno taste.

    Delicious Jalapeno Salt

    What if you want it spicier?

    Jalapeno peppers have a reputation of being hot and add a nice heat in this seasoning recipe.

    However, they are relatively mild when compared to other hot peppers.

    I have some friends that want more heat intensity in their jalapeno seasoning.

    If you want a hotter jalapeno salt, you can mix in red chili peppers or habanero peppers. Keep in mind that when you dehydrate the peppers, the heat does intensify.

    If you add the hotter peppers, I don't suggest adding too many.

    You don't want the salt so overbearingly hot that you can't eat it.

    The jalapeno salt is meant to be a seasoning, not a hot sauce.

    You want that true pepper flavor.

    However, I personally make a few batches with the hotter peppers for my crazy friends that like their salt to burn their mouth and make them sweat.

    I often label it "Hot as fire Jalapeno salt," to warn them before eating it.

    For a milder salt

    If you want a milder jalapeno salt, start with removing the seeds.

    This will tame down the heat.

    If you want an even milder salt with that same wonderful peppery flavor, substitute in a bell pepper or banana peppers for some of the jalapenos.

    I would still keep the majority of it jalapeños , after all it is a " jalapeños salt;" but this will mild it down for your mouth sensitivity.

    If you like this recipe, check out:

    • Mushroom Salt,
    • Celery Salt
    • Pickled Hot Peppers
    • Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water
    • Pepper Jelly
    • Fire and Ice Pickles

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this jalapeno salt, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your salt on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    jalapeno salt on a green spoon

    Homemade Jalapeno Salt Recipe

    This authentic homemade jalapeño salt recipe is easy to make & delicious on everything from vegetables, potatoes, meat, & popcorn!! You will love this!
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    Course: Low Carb
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 hours
    Total Time: 15 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 288
    Calories: 1kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Equipment

    • dehydrator

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs fresh jalapeños
    • 1 cup coarse salt like Kosher Salt

    Instructions

    • Using gloves, quarter 3 lbs fresh jalapeños and remove stems.
    • In a dehydrator, dehydrate the jalapeños according to your directions. I dehydrated the peppers at 145 for 15 hours. I recommend doing this outdoors because of the strong fumes.
    • Check on jalapeños. They should be brittle and easy to break. Discard any fleshy soft peppers or dehydrate them until fully brittle.
    • In a blender, grind peppers and 1 cup of coarse salt until the peppers are broken down.
    • Store in an air tight container.

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    Notes

    Note: If you want a mild salt, remove the seeds. If you want a very hot salt, keep the seeds

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0mg
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    Comments

    1. Carol Davis

      October 26, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      Thinking using the freeze dryer would be great for this. Thanks for the idea.

    2. Katie Crenshaw

      October 22, 2021 at 11:57 am

      No. That has never been a problem for me and I make this all the time.

    3. Susan D Turner

      October 21, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      Will this affect the tray of the dehydrator? Leave a "hot" residue?

    4. Katie Crenshaw

      October 14, 2021 at 9:07 pm

      I think it will be fine. If it becomes too harsh, you can always put it outside until it is done.

    5. Heidi

      October 14, 2021 at 7:10 am

      I have a food dehydrator that has six shelves… Do you think it would be OK to dehydrate the peppers there or will the fumes be overwhelming?

    6. Katie Crenshaw

      October 13, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      I don't know anything about dehydrating them in an Air Fryer, sorry. I would think it would work if it has the capability to dehydrate.

    7. Kelly Hoss

      October 13, 2021 at 5:22 pm

      Can I dehydrate them in an air fryer? The Emeril lagasse kibd.

    8. Katie Crenshaw

      September 18, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      It will not go bad, but overtime it will loose the flavor. It is good for at least a year with the flavor.

    9. Roxann

      September 18, 2021 at 2:19 am

      How long does this powder last

    10. Jean

      September 14, 2021 at 12:36 am

      Can they be dehydrated in the oven? Don't own a dehydrator

    11. Julie A. Kaiser Van Dran

      August 30, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      So there's no need for an anti-caking agent in this? I can't wait to try this out. I'll dehydrate peppers in a couple weeks when it cools off and I can plug dehydrator in the machine shed.

    12. Karrie Holland

      April 16, 2021 at 2:32 am

      5 stars
      OMG, this salt is the BEST!! It's so good on everything...fries, popcorn, any kind of grilled meat/seafood/veggies. The flavor is fantastic and it's really nice to package up to give to family/friends who love spicy flavors too.

    13. Margaret Stewart

      February 21, 2021 at 2:07 am

      Is there anyway to dehydrate without a machine?

    14. Katie Crenshaw

      February 01, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      I haven't tried personally, but I bet it would be good.

    15. Levi

      January 31, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      You think you could dehydrate some lime to zest in with the salt?

    16. Katie Crenshaw

      January 27, 2021 at 2:02 am

      Hi Donna, I am so sorry, but i measured by weight for this recipe. Peppers come in all sizes, so there is no way to know exactly how much you need after they are dehydrated. It looks like about 2 cups dehydrated in the blender... this is a guess. You can try that. Start out adding 1/2 a cup of salt. Taste it, and see if you need to add the full cup. I would think 2 cups is about right with 1 cup of salt, but honestly, I don't know.

    17. Donna

      January 26, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      How many cups dehydrated Jalapenos = 3 lbs fresh???
      I grew a major crop last summer and dehydrated several dozen peppers.

    18. Jamie Stewart

      September 26, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely the best!

    19. Sommer

      August 28, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      The jalapeño salt is delicious! Not hot and very flavorful. I also made a small mixed batch of habanero, scorpion, with ghost pepper. It’s really really spicy but super good!

    20. Robin

      January 20, 2020 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      Very good. Not blazing hot, but good flavor. Nice margarita rim seasoning. But, recommend wearing a mask to blend.

    21. Katie

      October 11, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      It lasts about as long as any other seasoning mix would as long as you put it in an air tight container... overtime it would loose it's flavor. I think it is optimal to use within one year for the most flavor.

    22. Alison

      October 11, 2018 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful! I know drying the peppers and mixing with salt should create a shelf stable product that doesn't have to be refrigerated, but how long will this keep? Until it's used up? For instance, if I wanted to make this for Christmas gifts but use seasonal peppers, could I make batches now and they'll be fine to give at Christmas and use afterward?

    23. Katie

      October 10, 2018 at 11:01 am

      You can do medium or very coarse salt. Either will work.It will become fine salt once you process it. If you use fine salt from the beginning it is much more powdery and doesn't have the same consistency.

    24. Joe

      October 09, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      4 stars
      I’m excited to make this you say corse salt. Like medium corse or like large pieces. I know we’re going to blend up but don’t want a fine salt or do I?

    25. Katie

      May 29, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      I haven't measured the after dehydration, so this is a guess... but I am guessing 1 cup dehydrated.

    26. Victoria

      May 29, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      If I use already dehydrated jalapeños, how much in cups would I need to use?

    27. The AC guy that cooks.

      May 27, 2018 at 3:02 am

      5 stars
      It's really good on popcorn. That's the only thing I've tried it on so far.

    28. Gala in the kitchen

      January 31, 2018 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      Love idea to make flavorful salt with jalapeno. Definitely on my list to try now.

    29. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      October 01, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! What an amazing idea! This would be delicious on so many different dishes!

    30. Milena | Craft Beering

      September 28, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love flavored salts and need to make this one. We've been using a ghost chile salt my husband was given as a sample and it is waaaaay to hot, lol. I'd totally remove the seeds like you do so I can enjoy a lower key heat factor and more flavor. This salt would be a wonderful touch to salted caramel dips, yum!

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