How To Freeze Peppers (The Right Way) - Pepper Geek
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In this video, we show you how to freeze peppers. You can freeze jalapenos, bell peppers, and any other variety. Learn how to properly store peppers in the freezer for the long term.
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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Supplies needed
1:34 - How to freeze peppers
3:43 - How long do frozen peppers last?
4:12 - Will heat level change?
4:35 - Will flavor change?
4:50 - Can I use frozen jalapenos for poppers?
5:27 - What else can I do with fresh peppers?
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Thanks for watching - read more about preserving peppers on peppergeek.com
Do they stay crunchy when u freeze them
Fill freezer bag, close seal leaving space for straw, suck all the air out, remove straw and finish sealing. Works like a charm with no mess like the “water” and no expense of a “vacuum seal” methods. 🌞🇨🇦
I do the same 🙂
In the past when I froze sweet peppers, they were mushy when thawed. I have since learned to put oil on the peppers before freezing and they retain there texture much better.
I do the same. With olive oil when freezing meat or veggies to prevent freezer burn.
Thanks for the tip!!
thanks I've always found them very wet even as I try to squeeze out the water.
Thanks for tip. 👍🏽
Thanks for the tip. I didn't know that
I've been freezing peppers for over 20 years the flavor holds up best if they are frozen hole including the larger one. My wife and I love stuffed peppers but when we use frozen we cut them up and make unstuffed peppers same ingredients in a casserole dish still great.
Had to smile when you put the stem in the ziploc and removed the chili there for a second :) we all got those moments
I cut my ghost peppers, & other smallish peppers in half & remove the seeds prior to freezing. Saves a lot of space, even on the little guys. I've saved ghost peppers for up to 4 years, & I've noticed no decrease in spiciness. I use them for making jams & jellies, or in chili & such.
You can fill a deep bowl or sink with water and submerge the baggie all the way until the zipper and its vacuum sealed. 👍🏻
Hot tip 🙌
So simple yet before last week I never thought of this way
I've been 'amazing' friends and family with this trick for years now 🤔🙄🤪
This definitely works. I did this all the time before I bought an actual vacuum sealer.
Never tried this! Wow
I subscribed just cuz you said "they're filled with air and seeds, things you don't need in the future." It turned a boring day up a notch.
you're easily amused
Here is an Idea, freeze them like you did here in the quart bag then put as many quart bags full of peppers in a Gallon freezer bag, again squeeze out the air. You get double the protection and the gallon bag can be reused.Putting them in a court bag like shown in this video is the best idea. That way if you only want a smaller amount of peppers to use at a time you need them you are set. Great video.
Put them in 300 bags and get 300 times the protection
@@titotito3155 I think we have ourselves another internet Troll want-to-be. It will be OK your Mom will have you your milk and cookies soon.
@@djr3008 relax bro im JK.. :D i actually put some of my chillies in the freezer yesterday. Might do trhee-bag technique for triple action.
I just used one bag and It doesn't feel right. Peace bro/sis
@@titotito3155 Sorry, I get trolled so much I can't even tell if people are joking anymore and it sucks. Again Sorry.
@@djr3008 but is it a joke when it's sarcasm? 🤔
I use a straw to suck out the excess air, one step closer to the machine he mentioned .
One important note is that frozen peppers won't work for fermentation unless they're combined with at least an equal amount by weight of fresh peppers/veggies.
For those who like fermenting Sauces, should know , freezing kills off the important lacto baccillus, so for fermenting you should use at least 51% fresh peppers ;)
absolutely true. Freezing peppers when you can't use them fast enough for sauces is a great option. Great video folks, useful info to know.
Great to know. Thanks.
What stuff can you ferment?? And know of a good channel to teach
I grow ALOT of peppers here in Las Vegas (Cayanne, Jalipino on and, on)...the only drawback to any type of "storage" for my peppers is they lose their "heat" - I prefer canning, it seems to hold the heat a bit better. because what's a pepper if it ain't got no kick.
This is my latest binge watching channel. lol. This guy really knows his peppers!
Always enjoy your demonstrations- so simple.
You are absolutely amazing I never would’ve thought of using the vacuum sealed bags. Thank you
@02:46 😂 I end up doing the same. Dumping the part that you want to discard in the bag of stuff you're saving. Great content as always.
Great info 👍 I love the lights under your cabinets too!
I had way to many habaneros this year. I had a few start to go bad, so I was afraid I'd lose the whole crop. I de-seeded and de-veined them, roasted/smoked them on my grill. Then just put them in a Mason jar and covered them over with white vinegar. I used them all through autumn to make hot sauce and they held up well.
Jalapeño poppers....you can prep them by stuffing and breading them, then freeze them on cookie sheets. Once frozen thoroughly, pop them in freezer bags. Either fry or air fry them straight out of the freezer
Great advice, thanks!
Great video! We've got a LOT of peppers this season! Cheers from Minnesota!
Great to hear, cheers!
Man, I love hot peppers and found your channel. New sub!
My first year growing 🌶.. love this channel!
That is great :) glad you found us
So happy to hear we can do this. We have so many cayennes this year. A little tip for you to get the air out of the bag: I use a bendy straw and insert it into the mostly sealed bag. Then, I suck out the air while removing the straw and pinching the seal. Works great without having to squish the fruit or veg. Thanks for your tips!
We were just wondering about freezing. Thanks for the info. Havagudun Geek.
im going to try this method now..thx simple
Great Video! Just Subscribed!! Thanks for Sharing!
Thanks!
I don't like jalapenos, but I grow serranos, and they are very prolific, I get a ton of them. I couldn't get them all picked this year before many turned red. That's okay, green or red. I also have a few cayenne pepper plants, and the peppers grew almost as big as the serranos. I make a hot chili sauce using serranos, diced onion and diced tomatoes. It's actually a sweet/hot chutney sort of.
Bravo👍
I only freeze them to have fresh peppers, Ones i freeze are chopped up and ready to use. They are Jalapenos, Green Chiles and Bell Peppers. I use these 3 in my breakfast foods and dinner foods. The hotter peppers like Jalapenos, Cayenne, Habaneros are dehydrated and made into flakes and powder with a little salt added while blending. For a natural preservative ! I use these flakes and powders to sprinkle on things. meats and foods Plus you can still make sauces from these flakes and powders as well
2:47 He put the stem part back into the bag lol
I don’t even like hot peppers but this is good content
I dehydrated some habaneros and they lasted 4 years before I chucked them because.. I don’t like eating spicy stuff (love growing it though😅)
Haha, I used to have a tough time with spice but somehow I was turned..
You should have given them away!
thanks for the tips!
I hang them up on cotton thread to dry off over winter then put them through my coffee grinder and into small jars .Still have some six years old and taste just as hot.
Perfect timing! :)
I freeze small amounts in cheap sandwich bags, but put all the little bags into a big, thick freezer bag to protect them.
Great idea to break them into smaller portions
I like making curry paste from my peppers, and then freezing it in ice cube molds (later trasfered into sealed bags to keep the bad taste out). Keeps fresh better than in the fridge, and the cubes are the perfect size to use in a dish.
That sounds delicious and a great way to have a quick meal. Will have to try!
Nice, I need to save some of mine
Thanks much 😀
Great video! I never thought about freezing peppers until watching this. I suggest using a vacuum sealer. I have been using mine since 2010 and it is fantastic. I have sealed meats and they don’t dry out or get freezer burn. They claim the you can freeze and store vacuum sealed foods for 2 to 3 years. I have found that after vacuum sealing and putting foods into my deep freezer that they last a lot longer. I have thawed and cooked foods 6 years after vacuum sealing them and they come out the same as just purchased fresh.
Luv luv mine too ..
What vacuum sealer do you use?
@@Moondoggy1941 At the moment we don't endorse any particular one due to I believe we're on our 3rd or 4th one BUT the process of vacuum sealing is perfect, now we're using one from Walmart a Food Saver.. only time will tell how long it holds out .. lol
@@joycebeckner7378 Thanks have you ever consider a Vacuum Chamber, Costco was selling one, the machine is expensive but the bags are cheap.
@@Moondoggy1941 Thanks. I will look them up, we've no Costcos in our vicinity, (doubtful in our state of WV lol) .. regardless preserving food in any form there is a costly snag deterrent somewhere.. whether it's the bags, rings or lids .. tx
New sub here. Thank you for your amazing advice.
I got a huge bag of free chilies from my local supermarket. They're bird's eye chilies and are very hot! I just used 3 of them and it seasoned a whole 4 person Laksa dish. I thought you might be able to freeze them. I have at least 20 of these ones so glad they won't go to waste now!
Cut the sides off, pop em under the broiler then thrown in a covered bowl to steam off skin THEN freeze individual slabs on cookie sheet before consolidating in large bag...always nice to have roasted red peppers available in freezer and they don’t lose their taste..l
Exactly! I do this & it really improves & preserves the flavor & good bacteria! 👍
I don't like the slider seal bags. They don't seem to seal at the very end. The bags without the slider seem to work better.
thks
def need seeds for the future.
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Hello, would it be still possible to make fermented hot sauce from frozen chillies? Thanks. Your videos are awesome 😊
I suddenly have a 20lb box of orange bell peppers and was panicking how do I store them, this video is helpful! Thanks!
Glad we could help!
Might be unnecessary, but I always double bag my peppers prior to freezing. I have used the same peppers for up to 4 years with no ill effects. Don't do it much anymore, but that's because I cook with them alot more now.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am having problem, after few weeks of freezing the chilli seeds inside the uncut chillies are turning gray or black color. Please advise.
We put them in food containers as is and it works fine for us. Some peppers loose their skin when cooked, or when cut, easier when they been in the freezer.
Also, flash freezing the peppers before you put them into a freezer bag keeps them from forming into a giant ice chunk.
3:20
This isn't an issue if you only grow one kind; but I grow dozens of varieties, and some look similar but vary widely in spiciness. So I am pretty careful to sort them into different bags (labeled hot, medium, mild) in the fridge as I pick them or ripen them a little extra on the counter. When the bags in the fridge get too full I eat up the ones that need it and freeze the rest from that bag. I also accumulate peppers of a given variety in one less full freezer bag until they get full.
Freeze drying is excellent & a 20 (yes twenty year shelf life) They’re good anyway
I'll try to give you a run for your money in pepper production in a cpl years 😂😅😂
We planted 140 assorted this year ....
I need more garden space ... lol .... guess most people do
Your right about a year or 2 at the most. They start freeze drying turning black and that not good. Throw them away! Can put them in water and freeze them for a long time. Most of the time mine are ate up with in 1 year
I pick the peppers and put them in a freezer bag... Put in freezer..That's it!
Another thing about vacuum sealers: vacuum sealing isn't vacuum sealing.
Heavy duty commercial machines are far superior to the home products. But even the home appliance versions are pretty good if you're using them with thick walled bags. The couple cents per bag extra are usually really worth it, if you're planning long(er) term storage.
For me, the loss of crispy texture is an issue. I wish there were a way to prevent the mushiness I get when freezing peppers. I still do it and use them in cooking, sauces, etc. I'm going to try pulling them like someone commented below and see if that helps. I can't help but think though that freezing damages the cells of the pepper meat and skin which means mushiness is unavoidable. I guess I'll have to be satisfied with the crispness I get during harvest. Lol. Good video. You answered several questions I had. Thank you.
Ever tried cutting/storing in a sealed jar w/ just a flavorless oil?! Italians do it & that's probably where you'll find the most info packed video in regards to that topic/mixture.
Try rubbing a little olive oil on your washed and dried pepper, just prior to freezing. That should help with the crispiness
I've learned to always cut up fresh veggies before storing. All kinds of nasty things could have made a nest in there. I took a big bite of a fresh looking plum when I was a kid (right off the tree), and it was full of worms and eggs. I puked for days.
I have memories of my grandma and her fruit trees. She would take off a plum and give it to me and say "make sure you cut that open before you eat it.. watch out for the worms" ( with Italian accent ☺️) I never forgot it.
@@Mo-mr8vv Still very good advice for sure :) I sure learned it the hard way. Ugh I still remember how it looked inside :(
@@vBDKv lol sorry dude that was a funny story..
Permit scar.
1. Freeze them.
Done!
Yep, simple, right?
That anybody needs a video to learn this is beyond me.
🥰 stuffed green peppers.....? Take me to your leader
can we use glass storage containers as opposed to plastic bags? trying to reduce plastic…also trying to reduce freezer burn
What would you suggest to bring on flowering sooner in peppers? I have a shorter growing season.
Don't grow from seed every year. Over winter your plants so u have a heads start. Lots of videos on how to do it on you tube.
Silicone bags,, yes
I even dehydrated sliced peppers before freezing.
A food processor or blender tends to get a more flakey consistency - just pulse the blender until it is just right. You can also leave seeds in to keep it more coarse.
Question. If I freeze my peppers whole, could I harvest the seeds at a later date and still use them to grow plants???
When the peppers come out of the freezer, are the seeds still good for growing new peppers next year?
Currently I just leave a few peppers out of the freezer and cut out the seeds and airdry them for a few days before I save them in a small ziploc baggy.
No, usually not when the peppers were stored fresh. Seeds have to be dried out before freezing, but we just keep our seeds in the fridge
I have some Birds Eye chillis that have been in my freezer for 6 years. I dont know how long they will keep but they still seem ok. I still use them now.
Nice! Our peppers usually start to pick up a funky flavor after a year or so, but they still have heat🔥
How would you recommend thawing peppers
Haven't watched the video yet, but my recommendation is using dry ice if you're able to. Just get a cooler of dry ice, put a baking sheet in it and put your peppers or whatever you're trying to freeze on the baking sheet and leave it in there for 20 minutes or so and then move them to the freezer
Nice advice. Do you normally freeze the peppers by type or throw them into one bag altogether?
We store different types together, but keep each variety in the same bag to keep somewhat organized
I have about 20 habaneros I froze whole a month ago. I have about 15 I'm going to pick today. I'm going to make your "Simple Habanero" hot sauce (thanks for the recipe). Can I use the fresh and frozen habaneros together (to increase my yield) without affecting the sauce quality?
So, I mixed frozen ghost, habanero, cayenne peppers with fresh habanero and serrano peppers using your recipe (but I quadrupled it). It turned out amazing but super hot!
What can I do before freezing the big bell peppers and the sweet peppers where it don't make water when you take them out
Will storing different varieties of peppers in the same bag contaminate their flavors? One method I use is to place everything on a baking sheet to get the initial freeze, then transfer to a larger bag. If they freeze separately they won't stick to each other so much.
Yes the flavors do tend to meld a bit, especially if they are sliced or are not flash frozen
Vacuum sealing is the way to go. They're cheap and work great. You should invest in one if you haven't already.
Can you freeze them for salsa? My peppers are coming on before my tomatoes. Should I dice them then freeze? Thank you!
You can definitely freeze for salsa. I might suggest flash freezing the slices before permanently freezing
would vacuum sealing be better?
If you use a vacuum sealer, will they last for an extended period in the fridge?
You can get vacuum dealers really cheap now. Invest in one.
Dear Pepper Geek,
I have a small question will the seeds from the frozen peppers be able to be used for germinating and growing seedlings? i was hoping I could use the seeds from these frozen pods when its time to sow them.
Cheers
If the pods were frozen fresh, then most likely no. The seeds need to be dehydrated before freezing, otherwise the water content will expand when frozen and damage the seeds. You can always test a few now though!
@@PepperGeek
4:45 how long is "too long" it's gonna be about a month before i get the bottles for the sauce i'm making with my reapers (they're gonna be gifts) am i just tripping?
What about drying peppers, can you dry any pepper, and how?
Yes, we have a video about dehydrating peppers for powder: th-cam.com/video/Z-QQdOEfbAY/w-d-xo.html
Where do you get your peppers. Do you grow them all? It is really hard to find hot peppers for sale anywhere.
We grew all the peppers in this video, yep - we start them from seed in the early spring
do you do bell and banana peppers the same way!
Yes, but we slice them open and remove the seeds first (to save space).
Do poblano and Anaheim peppers have to be skinned. If so then why ? Thank you
what about saving those seeds to regrow
Yes, do it before freezing and allow them to dry before storage
You really do live up to your name😂😂😂😂😂
Wait...did you really just answered the question "How To Freeze Peppers" by "put them in a freezer Ziplock bag and freeze them"?!
Man...that was useful...
Will the seeds by viable if frozen with the peppers?
We haven’t tested this, but yes the seeds should still be viable after being frozen
Can you keep the seeds cut them out then save the pepper itself
Sure!
You don't par boil them first?
That's what I thought? I got a bucket of jalapenos
If you get a vacuum sealer, you won’t get the freezer burn. They will come out just like the way you put them in
I just took some out of freezer to thaw and mine came out very wet and soft could squeeze the water out not good
We flash freeze ours, then used a vacuum sealer. They were great for about 8 months, but then the taste deteriorated vastly.. So that's our experience.
Thanks for sharing
Cut em up, put em in a bag, put em in the freezer. 6 minutes saved.
Hey man! Could you send me some seeds from the ghost pepper?
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I have the same shitty air fryer as you. Btw very informative video , ty
Spoiler alert: put the peppers in a freezer bag. Cut the larger peppers. The peppers are good for about a year.
I just bought a food saver
Us to! The vacuum seal is incredibly useful for this type of storage.
Your bag was not squeezed, it was sucked,
if people do not have a bag sucker they can place a cut short straw in the corner of bag and suck air out while closing the bag and removing straw quickly.