Freezing Bulgarian pepper for winter at home

Step 1. How to freeze Bulgarian sweet peppers for the winter at home? Very simple! For freezing, meaty varieties of Bulgarian pepper with thick walls, dense structure and pronounced taste are ideal - for example, red or orange varieties such as "California Miracle" or "Hercules".

Step 2. Do I need to wash pepper before freezing? Yes, this is necessary in order to remove possible contamination from the surface of pepper. Wash the sweet peppers dry. Remove the middle of the seeds by making a round cut around the peduncle.

Step 3. How to dry pepper thoroughly after washing? To do this, cut the pepper along and dry with paper wipes. It is very important to get rid of water droplets on the surface and inside the pepper.

Step 4. What form of cutting to choose? Cut the peppers in stripes. It is best to cut the pepper pulp into small strips, which will be convenient to add to soup or stew. Spread the chopped pepper on a cutting board and send to the freezer until fully defrosted.

Step 5. How long does it take to freeze completely? On average, 2-3 hours are needed depending on the power of the freezer. You can pre-cover the board with food film. It is easier to remove frozen pieces of pepper.

Step 6. How to properly pack pepper for long-term storage? Frozen peppers move special zip bags for freezing or pack in several plastic bags. You can also store frozen peppers in tightly closed containers.