2007-04-17 12:00:13 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer S 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
They are wonderful in stews, spaghetti sauce etc but as a stand-alone they lose their texture and begin limp and watery. I freeze peppers and use them in: Meatloaf, spaghetti sauce, stews, salsa, you name it - any recipe that calls for peppers and they are cooked.
2007-04-17 12:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by wineduchess 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I usually saute peppers with onions in a little olive oil before freezing them. I then place them in snack bag sized zip locs and those inside a bigger ziploc. These are great for fajitas, in sauces, casseroles, stews, etc. However, if you planned to use them the same as you would firm fresh peppers, it won't work. They won't taste the same as fresh peppers, but they will taste wonderful in cooked dishes.
2007-04-17 19:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by dddanse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blanch them (dip in boiling water then cold water) before you freeze them. Also it's best if you can vacuum seal them as they will last longer. A great way to save the excess veggies from the garden to use in the winter time and they taste great.
2007-04-17 19:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by mustanger 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would think that when they defrost they would be a little drier considering that everytime you take something out the freezer and it defrosts, the ice melts all over the counter.
2007-04-17 19:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by Mike D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much. But make SURE you use them right out of the freezer. Defrosted frozen veggies lose their taste VERY quickly...
2007-04-17 19:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have done that and they have DEFNITELY NOT tasted the same, not fresh at all, but were truly something awful!
2007-04-17 19:13:41 · answer #6 · answered by vstya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋