Mixed Peppers

[jennyjoan]

I got a bag of above very cheaply but won't be using them soon so need to freeze them - how do I do that. Blanche them or what. Thanks for any answers

[jennyjoan]

Bump^^^

[Rockrose]

Depends on what you want to use them for in the future, I tend to chop mine (never blanche them) for use in soups, pasta sauces and stews.

[sherrardk]

I just googled it and it says to prepare as normal, lay them on a tray (not touching each other), freeze and transfer to food bags.

[jennyjoan]

thanks for answering - I use them for putting into bolognese sauce and nothing else really and I wont be making the sauce for a while since I do have some in the freezer at the moment. Shall I chop them up and just put them in the freezer?

[Rockrose]

my answer should have included the words freeze in it?

[jennyjoan]

ok Sher thanks

[Rockrose]

Yes just chop them up and put them in the freezer as per my first answer

[jennyjoan]

thanks all for answers - will chop up and freeze like I got 5 large peppers good quality for £1

[calmck]

A good way to use them is to blanch and then stir fry with sour cream. Delicious

[diddlydo]

Just cut them up and shove in plastic bag in freezer - they'll be fine for what you want them for.