Whether you grow them at home or buy them from the store, peppers are versatile vegetables that are delicious fresh or cooked. To help you get the most out of your pepper haul, it's important to know how to store peppers correctly. In this guide, you'll discover the best storage tips and techniques to keep your peppers fresh for as long as possible. We're also sharing ways to preserve your peppers, including our recipe for pickled peppers.
Before you begin prepping your mild or hot peppers for storage, be sure to remove any damaged, broken, or moldy peppers from the bunch. For the best results, don't wash the peppers before storage. Excess moisture speeds up decay and reduces the shelf life of a pepper harvest.
To keep fresh peppers for as long as possible, store them whole and only cut the peppers right before you intend to use them. When properly stored, whole peppers should last 10 to 14 days in the fridge, while cut peppers only last about 4 to 5 days.
Peppers can be placed straight in your fridge, but whole peppers usually last longer when stored in a perforated bag. You can purchase premade food storage bags or make your own by poking a few large holes in a Ziploc bag. Perforated storage bags keep peppers from drying out quickly and they won’t lock in moisture that can make peppers soggy.
Sliced peppers don’t last long in the fridge, but you can keep them fresh for a little longer by storing them in an airtight container with a dry paper towel. The paper towel absorbs extra moisture and keeps the cut pepper slices fresh longer.
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Here are a few tips for maximizing the life of your stored peppers.
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