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How to Freeze Peppers

Want to preserve your summer peppers to use all year long? This tutorial will walk you through how to freeze peppers (whole or cut).
Prep Time2 minutes
Freezing Time (For Cut Peppers)30 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Yield: 1 pint peppers (approx)
Calories: 1kcal
Author: Sarah Trenalone
Cost: $3 (or free from garden)

Equipment

Materials

  • 1 batch peppers

Instructions

Freeze Whole Peppers:

  • Place clean, dry peppers in a freezer-safe container (such as a freezer bag).
    Peppers can later be sliced or diced while frozen and used in recipes as usual.
    For easier cutting later, run the frozen pepper under warm water for a few seconds just before cutting.
    Whole jalapenos in a freezer bag.

Freeze Cut Peppers:

  • Start with clean, dry peppers. If using hot peppers, you may want to wear gloves to protect your hands.
    Slice or dice peppers. If desired, remove and discard (or compost) the seeds and membrane.
    Arrange the peppers in a single layer on a baking sheet or tray and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Freezing on a tray will help the peppers stay separated after freezing. It's fine if the peppers overlap a little.
    Frozen Sliced Peppers on a Baking Sheet.
  • Once frozen, move the peppers to a freezer-safe container.
    Peppers can later be used in recipes as usual.
    Sliced Frozen Peppers in a Freezer Bag.

Notes

Recipe amounts approximate.  Yield will vary based on how many peppers are used.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg