Here's some more info I got from someone by the name of Q-Kid. It provides another approach.
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We build a smoldering fire that really smokes and hold the temp around 125-150*.
10-12 hours is plenty. If fire goes out just start it back. A damp, deary day is perfect--one of those days where the smoke goes down instead of up and just lingers around.
After that, we use a dehydrator then until they are brittle. Oven will do the same thing at low heat but OPEN the window. WOW! (Unless you never want sinus trouble again)
Put 'em in coffee grinder and grind 'em to a dust/powder. Use gloves and a mask.
Anyway you will love the results. You can use a very small amount and you will taste the smoke. Don't remove the seeds, the pepper will show up too.
Makes a great add for rubs, sauces and the like.
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