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What can I do with Jalapenos to conserve them for 6 months or so? (self.hotpeppers)
submitted 11 months ago by LuckyBoy to c/hotpeppers
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Its winter where I live so I reckon that the time was come to pick all my jalapenos. What sauce or pickles recipes do you have?

I was thinking of just freezing them because I dont have any better ideas and I cant find any appealing recipes.

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[–] spaxxor 6 points 11 months ago

I've always dried the peppers I don't eat in time, they'll rehydrate when cooked. However they are only good in dishes.

If you're into canning a good salsa wouldn't go to waste.

[–] Chocrates 6 points 11 months ago

I'm told freezing them after cutting the tops off is good. My friend (who is Latino and eats tons of salsa if it matters) and his mom do that.

Pickling is a classic way to preserve vegetables. Shove them in salt water and get a water seal and the acid from the lactobacillus will prevent nasty bugs from contaminating them.

I've not tried either with peppers though so can't offer first hand advice.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

I either make hot sauce or pickle my jalapenos every fall - slice em and simmer them briefly in vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic solution, great on burgers, hot dogs, nachos, etc. especially good in corn bread

[–] Alchemy 2 points 11 months ago

Congratulations on your harvest! There is a great resource for sauces and other items here: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/spicy-recipes-chili-pepper-madness/

https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/hot-sauces/honey-roasted-hot-pepper-hot-sauce/

Also, if you wanted to make powder: https://thehotpepper.com/threads/fine-powder-method-picture-heavy.72425/

Or a puree: https://thehotpepper.com/threads/making-some-puree-today-will-post-pics-of-the-process-its-easy.32602/

Good luck!!