Bell peppers are delicious, nutritious, and used in many recipes. They are also inexpensive and always readily available.
If you have a surplus of fresh peppers or have some leftover from a meal, you might want to freeze them.
We’ve researched the different ways of freezing bell peppers to provide you with the best method.
Thoroughly look over each pepper for any soft spots or dark spots that indicate that they are overripe or going bad. These won’t be going in the freezer because they won’t hold up well and will just take up more space.
Rinse the peppers and clean them well to get rid of any dirt or residue. Afterward, dry them thoroughly, especially if you are freezing them whole, to lessen the chances of freezer burn.
Slice or dice your peppers according to how you are going to use them or to your preference. It doesn’t matter if they are in strips, rings, or quarters, because they will still freeze well.
Spread out your pepper pieces onto a baking sheet. They should be in an even layer and not sticking together. You can line the baking sheet with parchment or wax paper so the pieces won’t stick to it.
Put the frozen pieces into heavy-duty freezer bags. Before you seal them, squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible to avoid freezer burn.
Put the frozen pieces into heavy-duty freezer bags. Before you seal them, squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible to avoid freezer burn.
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