Freezing Peppers

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Freezing bell peppers is a great way to preserve their freshness and color. Don't

let your bell peppers go bad before you can use them, freeze them for use later.

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Tip: Coffee Filter for Freezing Chopped Bell Peppers

Where I live, bell peppers can be rather expensive. I buy them only when

they are on sale. I wash them, chop them, then spread them on a cookie

sheet. I let a little fan blow on them for about half an hour. This reduces

the surface moisture a bit, thereby reducing the formation of ice crystals

when I freeze them. I still get enough ice crystals to cause the peppers tostick together.

I found that if after doing the above, I place a coffee filter in the freezer

bag and squeeze all air out before sealing, the peppers will have very little

ice crystals on them, and all the little pieces will remain separate and even

pourable.

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By likekinds [110]

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Tip: Freeze Bell Peppers Halves

I slice peppers in half, remove the seeds and then freeze peppers on a cookie

sheet. After they are frozen, I place in a freezer bag. Using a straw, I suck allthe air out of the bag. I've found if I do this, the peppers will not get any

freezer burn and keep up to a year in the freezer.

After each time opening the bag, make sure to remove as much air as

possible. I also save the seeds, let them dry then grind them and use the

powder in recipes to add a little pepper taste and fiber.

By Mary from Demorest, GA

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Tip: Freezing Bell Peppers

I do not know how to dry bell peppers, but I will tell you what I do. If I

purchased more than I need at the time I just cut them up (red, yellow, and

green), cut up an onion, and fry them with a little olive oil. Then I put them in

freezer bag and freeze them. When I make an omelet I use them I also use

them when I make chopped eggs.

By Macie4 from Walnut Creek, CA

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Article: Freezing Bell or Sweet Peppers

Selecting High-Quality Bell & Sweet Peppers:

Select crisp, thick-fleshed peppers that are free from blemishes and have a

bright color. Pick home grown peppers when they have fully matured.

Preparing for Freezing:

Wash peppers and remove the stems and seeds. Cut into halves, 1/2 inch strips

or rings or mince them depending on later use.

Blanching Time:

For a crisper texture, peppers that will be used in uncooked foods can be frozen

without being blanched beforehand. For peppers that will be heated, water-

blanch halves for 3 minutes and strips or rings 2 minutes.

Best Freezing Method(s):

Boilable Bags:

Place desired amounts into boiling bags, add desired seasoning, press out air

and seal. Blanch bags of pepper halves for 3 minutes and strips or rings for 2

minutes. Cool bags in ice water, pat dry and freeze. Peppers can also be frozen

in boilable bags without blanching. Leave 1/2 inch of headspace.

Tray Packs:

Clean and prepare peppers but do not blanch them. Lay whole or half peppers in

a single layer on cookie sheets and place them in the freezer. When fully frozen

(12 to 24 hours), portion them into suitable containers and freeze. Leave 1/2

inch of headspace.




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Dry Packs:

Blanched or unblanched peppers can be transferred directly into suitable

containers for freezing. Leave 1/2 inch of headspace.

Suitable Packaging:

Freezer containers should be moisture and vapor resistant and should not be

prone to cracking or breaking at low temperatures. Containers should provide

protection against absorbing flavors or odors and should be easy to label.

Freeze peppers in rigid containers made from plastic or glass, or in freezer-

grade plastic bags or heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Maximum Storage Time:

10 to 12 months at 0F.

Thawing:

Sliced or diced sweet and bell peppers lose their crispness when frozen,

however they can still be used for cooking. Add them to dishes directly from the

freezer without thawing.

Tips & Shortcuts:

Raw peppers (unblanched) can be packaged and frozen without leaving any

headspace. Tray packs using whole or half peppers are quick and easy and allow

you to stuff, slice, dice or ground peppers as you need them.

Refrigerating Bell or Sweet Peppers:

Do not wash peppers until you use them. Wrap them in paper towels for storage

in the refrigerator-do not put them in perforated plastic bags. Peppers can be

stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

By Ellen Brown

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Question: Freezing or Canning Bell Peppers

Can you freeze or can bell peppers?

By Joi from Knoxville, TN

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By marie @1 18 07/07/2011

I wash and remove the seeds. Dry the peppers with paper towel. I chop my

excess bell peppers into small pieces and place in freezer bag, being sure I

lay them flat in the freezer until frozen. I can then remove what I need for

meatloaf or anything else I can add them to while cooking.

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Question: Freezing Bell Peppers

I would like to know how to prepare green bell peppers for freezing. I would

like to prepare whole peppers for stuffing. Do I have to blanche first, thaw

then cook or can I just freeze, stuff and cook while frozen.

By Rovindell from Ellicott City, MD

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By ilac @20 1,332 11/13/2010

I wash, core and chop my bell peppers then put them in a freezer bag. I

can take out what I need that way. Celery can also be frozen. For bananas

I peel and slice in rounds and freeze on a flat surface then put in bags. I

think you can freeze the whole banana too if you are going to use them for

bread.

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How do you freeze bell peppers?

By Maria F

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By ilac @20 1,332 09/10/2011

I wash them, chop them after removing the seeds and spread them out on

a cutting board. I put them in the freezer then when they are frozen I putthem in a zip lock bag. I have been doing this for years and also with

celery.

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I need to freeze some bell peppers so they don't go bad. Can I cook them

after cutting them julienne style or do they need to be cooked first? I like to

use them for fajitas and soups. Thanks.

By Janice E from Centerville, TN

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By udy12 10/18/2011

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When freezing bell peppers, I usually clean, cut in strips, put in freezer

bags and always chop while frozen. They are good for cooking only, as get

too soft for anything else.

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Question: Freezing Sweet Bell Peppers

How do I store bell peppers in the freezer?

Thank you.

By S H

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By onnie Shambarger@2 148 01/09/2012

I freeze the raw peppers as others have suggested, with the exception thatI lay them out on a cookie sheet, freeze them solid (at least a couple of

hours or overnight) and then bag in freezer weight bags. They can be

removed from the bag in any amount needed without disturbing the rest of

the peppers.

I like stuffed peppers, so I freeze for this also. Cut the top from the

peppers and remove the seeds and veins. Then blanch them in boiling

water for approximately 2 minutes, chill in ice water, drain well and again

place on a cookie sheet, open side down, freeze and then bag. When ready

to use just proceed with your stuffing recipe as usual.

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How do I freeze red and green bell sweet peppers?

By Don P.

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By liz Mickey @2 16 08/27/2012

I just throw them in a freezer bag. Cutting is super easy when they are

frozen :-)

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Question: Freezing reen Peppers

How do I freeze green peppers?

By Dean

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By oycemarie4 07/17/2012

We just slice them and throw them in a freezer bag. When you need some

just pull out what you want. You can run them under some warm water

briefly to make dicing easier or throw them directly in your pan if slices are

what you need.

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Question: Refreezing Bell Peppers

Can I refreeze bell pepper?

By Johanne

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By Diana Sue M @5 17 12/17/2012

Yes and I store them for up to a year. They still taste great Because I don't

use them very often I freeze the red, yellow, and orange. But the green

will freeze just as well. Enjoy!

BTW- You can freeze just about anything that fits in the freezer, preserves

items much longer, really!

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Question: Freezing Peppers

I have just bought some farm fresh green peppers and want to cut and freeze

them. Can I? And how do I do that?

By Mary A.

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By eeAnne @4 106 10/01/2012

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All I do is simply wash the peppers, remove the seeds and membranes and

slice or chop the peppers to the desired size. Spread out on a cookie sheet

and freeze until solid. Then I put the frozen peppers in a ZipLock bag and

store in the freezer. You don't even have to defrost the peppers, just toss

into what ever you're making. I have heard of freezing pepper halves to

use for stuffed peppers, but I've never tried that. The peppers will bemushy when defrosted, so using them as a fresh pepper probably wouldn't

be very good, but cooked is just fine.

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Do frozen peppers always go soft after thawing no matter how you froze

them?

By E. Davis

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By hiphophood @1 23 05/23/2012

Yes, they probably will.

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Can mini sweet peppers be frozen? I bought a 2 1/2 lb bag and am unsure

how long they will keep in the refrigerator. Can I freeze a portion and use

later?

By Joan

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By TheFrugalTownie@1 4 03/20/2012

Absolutely! I would recommend cutting them up first, then freezing. The

texture will be a little different after freezing, but you won't be able to tell ifyou cook them. They won't be much good for eating raw after being frozen,

though.

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Question: Freezing Stuffed Banana Peppers

What is a good simple way to stuff banana peppers and freeze them?

By Nadine

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08/03/2010

Do you mean you need a recipe for them? If so, I can send you a couple. If

you already have your own recipe just stuff them and place in airtight

freezer bags without cooking them first.

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