Bell peppers are a great addition to a meal.Peppers can go bad if they are not properly stored.It's important to keep bell peppers whole and chopped in the fridge.You can freeze them if you want to keep them fresh for a long time.When they become slimy or moldy, make sure to throw them out.
Step 1: Peppers can be stored without being washed.
The pepper will rot quicker in the fridge if it is moist.Before you wash the pepper, make sure you cook it.Before putting your bell peppers in the fridge, make sure they are completely dry.They should be dried with a paper towel.
Step 2: Peppers can be put in a produce bag.
The produce bags give the peppers plenty of air.You can poke a few holes in a plastic grocery bag if you don't have a produce bag.Don't tie or knot the bag.The peppers need fresh air.Peppers should not be stored in a bag.They will spoil faster because of this.
Step 3: The vegetable drawer has bell peppers in it.
The drawer will keep them fresh.The peppers should be spread out as much as possible.The drawer may not last as long if it is tightly packed.Peppers should not be kept in the same drawer as fruits.Fruits can cause vegetables to rot faster.
Step 4: Bell peppers should be thrown out if they become too soft.
Press lightly against the pepper's skin.The pepper is still good if the skin is smooth.You can cook the pepper, but don't eat it raw.The pepper should be thrown if it is slimy or soft.If you notice mold on your peppers, throw them out.Bell peppers can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Step 5: The peppers should be wrapped in a paper towel.
The paper towel will keep them out of the fridge.
Step 6: Bell peppers can be put in a container or bag.
The peppers should be wrapped in a paper towel.The container needs to be completely sealed.This should be done within 2 hours of chopping.
Step 7: The peppers can be put in the drawer or top shelf of the fridge.
Since the peppers are already chopped and sealed in a container, they don't need to be in the drawer.
Step 8: After 3 days, remove chopped peppers.
The peppers will not last long.They should be thrown out if they start to become slimy or moldy.
Step 9: Bell peppers can be sliced or chopped before they freeze.
Bell peppers freeze best when they are chopped first.Cut the pepper in half.Before cutting peppers, remove the seeds with a spoon.
Step 10: The bell peppers should be spread on a cookie sheet.
The chopped pieces should be placed in a single layer.They might stick together when frozen if they are stacked on top of one another.
Step 11: The cookie sheet should be frozen for one hour.
The cookie sheet should be put into the freezer.Don't touch the peppers or anything on top of them.Remove the tray from the freezer after an hour.
Step 12: The peppers should be placed in a bag or container.
The best results come from using freezer bags.Before you seal the bag, squeeze out as much air as you can.If you use a container, make sure it has a sturdy lid.The peppers should be put in the freezer.Use a marker to write the date on the bag or container.Bell peppers can be kept in the freezer for a year.Throw them out if they start to look wrinkled.
Step 13: If you want to eat the peppers raw, Thaw them.
Move the peppers to the fridge a day before you need them.The microwave has a defrost setting.
Step 14: The peppers should be cooked.
If you are going to cook the peppers, do not thaw them.Throw them into your recipe.