Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 1-2 weeks
Refrigerated
- Do not wash until ready to use
- Store in perforated plastic bag or crisper drawer
- Refrigerate
- Keep away from ethylene producers if possible
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen
- Wash and dry, then freeze whole or sliced
- Place in freezer bag
- Use in salsas, hot sauce, or cooked dishes
Protect your produce

This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
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Revival Tips
Slightly soft serranos are still fine for salsas, pickling, or cooking.
Fun Facts
- Serrano peppers are hotter than jalapeños and named after the mountains of Puebla and Hidalgo, Mexico, where they originated.