Hot Pepper Sell Price & Profit Guide (2026)
Fiery, with a hint of sweetness. Cooking with peppers is risky, rewarding.
Shipping Prices
| Quality | Sell Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 40g |
| Silver | 50g |
| Gold | 60g |
| Iridium | 80g |
Sell vs Process Decision for Hot Pepper
If you are deciding whether to sell Hot Pepper raw or process it first, compare total value and machine time. The highest-value processed option is Jelly from a Preserves Jar.
| Method | Output | Sell Value | Gain vs Raw | Machine Time | Gain/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell raw | Hot Pepper | 40g | 0g | None | N/A |
| Keg | Wine | 120g | 80g | 7 days | 11.4g/day |
| Preserves Jar | Jelly | 130g | 90g | 3 days | 30g/day |
Use total value when
You have enough machines and want maximum gold per item, especially for premium Wine, Juice, Oil, or Caviar.
Use gain/day when
Your Kegs or Jars are the bottleneck and faster processing keeps your farm cash flow moving.
Dehydrator Formula for Hot Pepper
Stardew Valley 1.6 Dehydrator products are variable-price goods, so this page calculates the value from the input item instead of storing one fixed price.
floor(base price x 7.5 + 25)Dehydrator price uses the base item price and ignores input quality. See the public formula audit for source links and known limits.
Artisan Goods & Processing
Processing Hot Pepper usually yields higher profits. Here is the breakdown:
Keg
Preserves Jar
💡 Profit Tip: Use the Preserves Jar for Hot Pepper - it's faster and yields similar or better profits.
Location & Uses
Where to find Hot Pepper: You can obtain this item via Pierre's Store. It is primarily found during the Summer season.
