Can you freeze Hot peppers?
ProduceFresh Vegetables
Hot peppers: 9 months in the freezer.
The FoodKeeper note for this storage method says: Peppers lose their crispness when frozen and thawed.
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Safe Storage Table
| Storage method | FoodKeeper guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Pantry after opening | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after opening | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after thawing | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Freezer | 9 months Peppers lose their crispness when frozen and thawed. |
| Package date pantry | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Package date refrigerator | 1 week Fresh whole peppers will last longer if kept dry. |
| Package date freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data. Direct JSON feed: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/data/EN/foodkeeper.json.
FAQ
How long does Hot peppers last?
Hot peppers: 1 week in the fridge.
Can you freeze Hot peppers?
Hot peppers: 9 months in the freezer.
What should I do if Hot peppers looks or smells off?
Discard it. Storage times are guidelines, and USDA FoodKeeper notes can vary by item; when in doubt, throw it out.