The invention discloses a salted chili embryo and a preparation method thereof. The salted chili embryo is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 800-1200 parts of fresh chili and 150-270 parts of salt by the steps of preprocessing, pickling and packaging. The preparation method comprises the steps of preprocessing, pickling and packaging, and particularly comprises the following steps: taking the fresh chili, cleaning, and removing stems for later use; firstly, evenly sprinkling a layer of salt on the bottom of a pond, then paving the fresh chili into the pond according to each layer of 2-10cm from bottom to top, and simultaneously evenly sprinkling a layer of salt on each layer of chili; applying pressure on the chili surface to ensure that the pressure of the bottom layer of the chili is 13230-21462N and the pressure of the surface is 3920-7056N; pickling the chili at 20-30 DEG C for 80-100 days, so as to obtain a product; and checking, packaging and warehousing the product to store. The functions of the chili are fully exerted by adopting unique techniques, namely unique raw materials proportioning and unique pickling methods, the flavor and taste of the salted chili embryo are improved, the salted chili embryo disclosed by the invention is unique in flavor, abundant in taste, and relatively long in guarantee period, and the guarantee period reaches over two years.