Now, what if you can’t find bell pepper powder at your local grocery store? It requires short work and it can be daunting at first, but you can make your own powder at home. To start, you have to dehydrate them first and then ground them to powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. To use as a backup, simply double the amount as the recipe suggests.
Spice grinder or coffee grinder: Got a trusty spice grinder or coffee grinder in your kitchen arsenal? Great! Toss in a small batch of dried peppers and let the grinder work its magic. Just be sure to give it a good clean before and after so your coffee doesn’t taste like paprika!