Bell Peppers
How to store

Bell Peppers

Also known as: capsicums, sweet peppers
Nightshades
Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 1-2 weeks

Crisper Drawer

  1. Don't wash until ready to use
  2. Store in crisper drawer or perforated bag
  3. Keep away from ethylene producers
Source
Alternative another good method that's just different 2-3 days

Room Temperature

  1. Acceptable for short-term if using soon
  2. Keep away from ethylene producers
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 3-5 days

Cut Peppers

  1. Wrap cut side tightly in plastic wrap
  2. Store in airtight container or bag
  3. Refrigerate immediately
Freezing freezing method 10-12 months

Frozen

  1. Wash, remove seeds, and slice or dice
  2. Blanch in boiling water 2 minutes
  3. Cool in ice bath, drain well
  4. Transfer to freezer bags
  5. Best for cooked dishes
Long Term preservation methods like canning, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting 1-2 years

Pickled

  1. Slice peppers or leave whole
  2. Pack in jars with pickling brine
  3. Process using water bath canning

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Revival Tips

If slightly soft, soak in ice water for 30 minutes.

Fun Facts

  • Bell peppers and hot peppers are the same species—sweet varieties have a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin.
  • Red bell peppers are ripened green peppers; they're sweeter but more perishable.