It depends on how thick the flesh is for me. Thin fleshed ones I can usually string up in bunches and hang somewhere warm but dry. My patio room or garage work for this, tho in the garage I cover them with paper bag to keep insects from landing on them. Putting them on screens over sawhorses or something like that and covering with newspapers or another layer of screen works also. For thicker fleshed varieties, I cut a few slits in the side to help moisture escape during drying and put them in the dehydrator or the oven on its lowest setting. My new oven actually has a dehydrate setting so I'll have to see how it works soon. I usually go with the dehydrator or oven method as our weather in August is usually too humid, last year with the drought was an exception, hot and dry it was pretty perfect for doing it in the garage.
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