Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know before you prep your peppers for the freezer.

Unlikelettuce leaves, cabbage, orcelery stalks, bell peppers freeze well and maintain their flavor.

Here is a comprehensive guide for how to freeze bell peppers.

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Bell peppers can be frozen raw and do notrequire blanchingprior to freezing.

Here’s how to prep and freeze them.

How Long Do Bell Peppers Last In The Freezer?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use frozen peppers straight from the freezer.

They can be cooked straight from frozen just as you would use fresh ones in your cooked dish.

If you do thaw them first, be sure to drain any excess water from them before using.

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Just add them to the pan.

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